English–Japanese
“smoky” in Japanese
How to say “smoky” in Japanese
“Smoky” in Japanese is 煙い (kemui).
Describes air or a place clouded with smoke, especially when the smoke causes discomfort.
Example sentences with 煙い
焚き火の煙が目に入って、煙いです。ta ki bi no kemuri ga me ni hai tte kemi i de su
The smoke from the campfire is getting in my eyes, making them feel irritated.
Tips for using 煙い
- Unlike English smoky, 煙い (kemui) usually describes smoke that is unpleasant because it irritates the eyes or throat.
Other Japanese words for “smoky”
この部屋は煙たいです。ko no heya wa kemu ta i de su
This room is smoky.