This is the 7856th most frequent Japanese word.
嗅ぎ
"嗅ぎ" means "sniff" or "sense of smell."
The word "嗅ぎ" is part of "嗅いでいる" in this sentence, used to describe the act of smelling.
犬が花の匂いを嗅いでいる。
The dog is smelling the scent of the flowers.
The word "嗅ぎ" in "嗅ぎ取った" here implies figuratively sensing or detecting beyond physical smell.
彼は何かを嗅ぎ取ったようだ。
He seems to have sensed something.
The word "嗅ぎ" in "嗅ぎ分ける" refers to distinguishing different scents, showcasing its application in compound verbs to describe a specific nuance of smelling.