noun
smelling; turning one's nose toward a smell
Describes the act of sniffing or orienting one's nose to detect a scent. Often used in contexts involving animals or figurative expressions.
犬が鼻向けをして、何かの匂いを追っている。
The dog is sniffing and tracking some scent.
彼は花に鼻向けをして、香りを楽しんだ。
He turned his nose toward the flower and enjoyed the fragrance.