stench of death; putrid smell of a corpse
Refers to the distinctive, foul odor emitted by a dead body. Often used in crime, horror, or disaster contexts.
A stench of death was drifting from inside the room.
Unable to bear the putrid smell, he left the scene.
Standard kanji spelling; literally 'death smell'.
Alternative spelling using 屍 (corpse); less common but equally clear.
Compound of 死 (death) and 臭 (smell, odor). The alternative form 屍臭 uses 屍 (corpse) instead of 死.