What does the kanji 臭 mean?

The kanji 臭 (kusai) means "-smell, stinking of, smacking of". It is a JLPT N1 character.

What kanji is "kusai"?

"kusai" is written with the kanji 臭, meaning "-smell, stinking of, smacking of". Its readings are onyomi (Chinese-derived) しゅう (shū), kunyomi (native Japanese) くさい (kusai), におう (niō). It is a JLPT N1 character.

How do you write the kanji 臭?

Write 臭 ("-smell") by following the correct stroke order. Use the interactive, step-by-step stroke order animation on this page to practise each stroke in sequence and build muscle memory.