うんちのにおいがする
unchi no nioi ga suru
The phrase "you smell like poop" in Japanese is うんちのにおいがする (unchi no nioi ga suru).
This phrase is used to tell someone that they have an odor similar to feces.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of うんち (poop), the particle の which connects the words to mean "of" and におい which means "smell" or "odor". The verb する is used here to indicate the perception of a smell.
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
うんちのにおいがする is informal and blunt. It is typically used among children or in very casual, rude contexts.
How does it change in a sentence?
The particle の connects うんち and におい to form the phrase "the smell of poop", and the verb する functions to indicate that one is sensing that specific smell.
How do you pronounce it?
unchi no nioi ga suru
Did you know?
- In Japan, the word うんち can be spoken as a 'secret' or 'taboo' word in schools, where children might giggle or whisper it to be mischievous.
- Japanese has several words for 'poop' depending on the age of the speaker, with うんち being the nursery term and うんこ being a slightly more crude version.
- In Japanese, the verb する is not used for 'doing' an action in this context, but rather to express a sensory perception like 'to sense' or 'to give off'.
Examples in context
- 「うんこみたいなにおいがするよ」You smell like poop.
Example conversation
Yota and Himari are playing together at home.
- 陽太 Yota陽葵、うんちのにおいがするよ。Himari, unchi no nioi ga suru yo.Himari, you smell like poop.
- 陽葵 Himariえっ、本当？E, hontou?What, really?
- 陽太 Yotaうん、すごくくさいよ。Un, sugoku kusai yo.Yeah, you smell really bad.
- 陽葵 Himariあ、おむつ替えなきゃ！A, omutsu kaenakya!Oh, I need to change my diaper!
