鼻はなを刺さす

expression, godan verb (-su)

have a pungent smell; have an acrid smell

Describes a sharp, irritating odor that seems to sting the nose, such as from strong chemicals, spices, or smoke.

• このソースは鼻はなを刺さすような辛からさだ。

  This sauce has a pungent spiciness that stings the nose.

• 実じっ験けん室しつには鼻はなを刺さす薬やく品ひんの臭においが漂ただよっていた。

  An acrid chemical smell hung in the laboratory.