haju — meaning in English

English meaning

• funk noun A strong, unpleasant smell, especially body odor.
• odor noun A smell, whether pleasant or unpleasant.
• olfaction noun The sense of smell, or the process of detecting airborne molecules.
• olfactory adj Relating to the sense of smell.
• pungency noun A strong, sharp taste or smell.
• scent noun A distinctive smell.
• smell noun A sensation caused by breathing in odor particles, pleasant or unpleasant.
• stink verb To give off a strong, unpleasant smell.

Senses

haju is used for these senses in English:

• funk (countable) Foul or unpleasant smell, especially body odor.
• odor Any smell, whether fragrant or offensive.
• olfaction The sense of smell; the detection of airborne molecules.
• olfactory (relational) Concerning the sense of smell.
• pungency A foul odor.
• scent A distinctive smell.
• scent A smell left by an animal that may be used for tracing.
• scent (figuratively) Any trail or trace that can be followed to find something or someone, such as the paper left behind in a paperchase.

funk — full definition

1. noun A strong, unpleasant smell, especially body odor.
2. noun A style of rhythmic dance music derived from soul music, featuring a strong bass line and syncopated beat.
3. noun A state of depression, gloom, or nervous fear.
4. verb To give off an unpleasant smell.

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