臭気
Meanings
1
A formal or technical term for an unpleasant smell, often used in legal, environmental, or scientific contexts. In everyday speech, 悪臭 or 臭い are more common.
A foul odor drifted over from the factory.
Measures to prevent bad smells are being called for.
Usage patterns
- 臭気が強いthe odor is strong
The odor near the factory is strong, and residents have been filing complaints.
- 臭気を放つto emit a foul odor
The waste treatment facility constantly emits a foul odor.
- 臭気を除去するto remove a foul odor
This device was installed to remove the foul odor indoors.
- 臭気の原因the source/cause of a foul odor
The investigation found that the drainage system was the source of the odor.