JMdict: 2843787
鼻が効く 【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 |
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鼻 | Nose, Snout | ビ | はな |
効 | Merit, Efficacy, Efficiency, Benefit | コウ | き.く, ききめ, なら.う |