の匂い

smell of

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smell of 匂い can refer to either a pleasant scent or an unpleasant odor, depending on context.
JA: コーヒーの匂いが部屋に広がっています。
EN: The smell of coffee is spreading through the room.

煙の匂い!

The smell of smoke!

— Cosmic Princess Kaguya! (2026)

僕はドリアンの匂いは平気だよ。

I don't mind the smell of durian.

ピザの匂い好きなんだよな。

I really like the smell of pizza.

何の匂い?

What’s that smell?

これ何の匂い?

What does this smell like?

雨は嫌いだけど、雨の匂いは好き。

I hate the rain, but I love the smell of it.

海の匂いきみに届くかな

I wonder if the scent of the sea will reach you.

— Cosmic Princess Kaguya! (2026)

納豆の匂いは酷いけれど味は最高。

Natto smells awful, but it tastes amazing.

焼きたてのパンの匂いが好きです。

I love the smell of freshly baked bread.