How to say 'Fragrance' in Japanese | 香

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The Japanese word for Fragrance is 'Kou', written as 香 in Japanese.'Fragrance' in hiragana is こう.

word

香

Meaning

Fragrance

Reading

こう

kou

Kanji

香Fragrance

Explanation

The Japanese noun '香 (こう)' refers to 'fragrance' or 'scent'. It is often used to describe a pleasant or aromatic smell, such as that of incense, flowers, or perfumes. This word carries a refined and elegant nuance, often associated with traditional Japanese culture, particularly in contexts like tea ceremonies or Buddhist rituals. Example sentences: The fragrance of incense filled the room「香が部屋に満ちた」(こうがへやにみちた). The scent of flowers is delightful「花の香が素敵だ」(はなのかがすてきだ).

Part Of Speech

noun

Kanji JLPT

Kanji Grade

Frequency

5341

Composition

kanji

Handwriting

Kanji in the Word 香

This word contains 1 kanji character:

kanji

香

Meaning

Fragrance

Words Related to 香 Through the Kanji 香

These 2 Words contain the Kanji 香 as well.

word

香り

Meaning

Scent

word

香水

Meaning

Perfume

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'Kou' means 'Fragrance' .

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