What it means
〇〇がする describes a smell, sound, taste, or other sensation that is perceived. The noun before が identifies what is being sensed, while する means that the sensation is present or reaches the speaker. It is commonly used for impressions such as a pleasant smell, a strange feeling, or a loud sound. The expression does not usually describe a person deliberately doing an action.
Usage note
〇〇がする is different from using する with a person as its subject to mean “do.” The noun before が should normally be a sensory impression or something perceived, such as 匂い, 音, 味, or 感じ.
How to use it
台所からいい匂いがします。
A pleasant smell is coming from the kitchen.
台所からいい匂いがする。
A pleasant smell is coming from the kitchen.
