How to say "smack" in Japanese

• 匂いにおいJLPT N4approx.Common
  nounCovers 'smack' as a trace or hint of something — 'a smack of scandal' — with the nuance of something sensed like a faint smell: an aura or whiff about a person or situation.
• きらいJLPT N5approx.Common
  nounAlso renders 'smack (of)', but frames it as a slight tendency or touch of something, typically undesirable; usually written in kana, it suits remarks like 'it smacks of arrogance'.
  ジムくんは行き過いきすぎの嫌きらいがある。↗

  Jim tends to go too far.

Both words translate 'smack' in its figurative sense, a trace or hint of something: pick 「匂い」 for a sensed aura or whiff, 「きらい」 for a slight tendency or touch, typically of something undesirable.

Usage comparisons are AI-assisted and cross-checked by multiple models; for study reference only

• ばちんwith a slap
• 平手打ちひらてうちslap
• ばちこーんthwap
• ぺしっwith a whack
• ぽんpat
• 匂いにおいaura
• きらいtendency
• スマックSmack (soft drink)
• 平打ちひらうちslap