This is the 7650th most frequent Japanese word.
匂っ
The Japanese term "匂っ" (niot) is a conjugated verb form meaning "to smell" or "to emit a scent."
The usage here shows '匂っている' as imparting a sense or perception of an odor present in the surroundings, not necessarily pleasant.
部屋全体が何か化学薬品のようなものの匂っている。
The entire room smells of something like chemicals.
In this sentence, '匂っている' is used to indicate the emission of a noticeable scent from the food, which could signify freshness or spoilage.
食品が匂っているか確認してください。
Please check if the food smells.
Here '匂っている' describes the action or effect of emitting a scent, typically pleasant.