JMdict: 2843787
鼻が利く 【はながきく】
- [exp,v5k] to have an acute sense of smell
- [exp,v5k] to have a good nose (for bargains, something amiss, etc.); to have a keen nose; to have an ability to quickly uncover things
Kanji in this word:
Kanji | Meanings | On Readings | Kun Readings |
---|---|---|---|
鼻 | Nose, Snout | ビ | はな |
利 | Profit, Advantage, Benefit | リ | き.く |