鼻はなが利きく

expression, godan verb (-ku)

have an acute sense of smell

Literal meaning: a person or animal has a sharp nose, able to detect faint odors.

• 犬いぬは人にん間げんより鼻はなが利きく。

  Dogs have a keener sense of smell than humans.

• 彼かの女じょは鼻はなが利きくから、料りょう理りの香かおりをすぐ当あてられる。

  She has an acute sense of smell, so she can immediately identify the aroma of a dish.

expression, godan verb (-ku)

have a good nose for; have a keen sense for

Figurative: quick to notice or discover things, such as bargains, trouble, or hidden facts. Often used in contexts like sniffing out opportunities or sensing something amiss.

• 彼かれは掘ほり出だし物ものに鼻はなが利きく。

  He has a good nose for bargains.

• 記き者しゃはスクープに鼻はなが利きく。

  The reporter has a keen nose for scoops.