香
Kanji · N2
香 / incense
Kanji for incense, smell, or perfume.
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Readings
| Type | Reading | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| On (音) | コウ、キョウ | Sino-Japanese readings — common in compounds. |
| Kun (訓) | か、かお.り、かお.る | Native Japanese readings — common standalone or with okurigana. |
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Meaning
香 carries the meaning incense, smell, or perfume.
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Common compounds with 香
香川県かがわけんKagawa Prefecture
香港ほんこん
香辛料こうしんりょうspice / spices / condiment
香りかおりaroma / fragrance / scent
香水こうすいperfume / scent
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