臭しゅう覚かく

noun

sense of smell; olfaction

Refers to the physiological sense of smell. Often used in scientific or formal contexts.

• 犬いぬは人にん間げんより臭しゅう覚かくが優すぐれている。

  Dogs have a better sense of smell than humans.

• 風邪かぜで臭しゅう覚かくが鈍にぶった。

  My sense of smell became dull due to a cold.