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JLPT:N5
Frequency:
1

the nose (the organ for smell and breathing). Also used figuratively (e.g., to be proud).

Noun

Examples

風邪を引いて鼻が詰まっている。

I have a stuffy nose from a cold.

子どもは鼻をかむのが苦手だ。

Children are not good at blowing their noses.

彼は試験に合格して鼻が高い。

He's proud after passing the exam.

犬は鼻が利くので、匂いをよく嗅ぎ分ける。

Dogs have a keen sense of smell, so they can distinguish scents well.