嗅ぐ

かぐ

to sniff, to smell

JLPT N2

Details

Part of Speech:
Godan verb with 'gu' ending, Transitive verb
Romaji:
kagu

Example Sentences

この花の香りを嗅ぐと、心が和む。

When I sniff this flower's scent, I feel relieved.

新しい香水を嗅ぐと、頭が痛くなる。

When I smell new perfume, I get a headache.