This is the 9666th most frequent Japanese word.
臭気
Unpleasant odor or stench.
In this sentence, '臭気' refers to an unpleasant smell or odor present in the room.
この部屋に臭気が漂っている。
There is an unpleasant odor lingering in this room.
Here, '臭気' denotes the measurable odors emitted from industrial exhaust systems.
臭気計を使って工場の排気を分析します。
We analyze the factory exhaust using an odor meter.
In this context, '臭気' metaphorically suggests an underlying negative aspect or connotation, such as bias or influence.