匂においがする

expression, suru verb (irregular)

smell; have a smell; smell of

General expression for perceiving a smell. The subject is the smell source, often marked with が. The kanji 匂い suggests a pleasant or neutral smell, while 臭い suggests an unpleasant one.

• この花はなはいい匂においがする。

  This flower smells nice.

• 台だい所どころからカレーの匂においがする。

  There's a smell of curry coming from the kitchen.