きな臭くさい

i-adjective

smelling burnt; having a burnt smell

Describes a literal burnt or scorched odor, such as from burning cloth, hair, or food.

• 台だい所どころがきな臭くさい。何なにか焦こげてない？

  The kitchen smells burnt. Isn't something burning?

i-adjective

smelling of gunpowder; tense; strained

Figurative use suggesting a situation feels like conflict is imminent; often used for political or social tension.

• 選せん挙きょ前まえで、政せい界かいがきな臭くさくなってきた。

  With the election coming up, the political world has started to feel tense.

i-adjective

suspicious; shady; dubious

Describes a person, deal, or situation that seems dishonest or not aboveboard.

• あの会かい社しゃの経けい理りはきな臭くさい噂うわさがある。

  There are shady rumors about that company's accounting.