godan verb (-ru), transitive verb
sniff around; sniff about
Literally moving while sniffing, like a dog searching for a scent. Can also be used figuratively for someone prying into things.
犬が庭を嗅ぎ回っている。
The dog is sniffing around the garden.
godan verb (-ru), transitive verb
snoop around; nose about; pry
Figurative use: someone is investigating or prying into matters, often with a negative connotation of being nosy.
彼はいつも人の秘密を嗅ぎ回っている。
He's always snooping around for people's secrets.
記者が事件の真相を嗅ぎ回っている。
The reporter is nosing about for the truth of the incident.