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incense in Japanese

incense in Japanese is 薫香, 香 — incense means a substance burned to produce a fragrant smoke, often used in religious ceremonies or to scent a room.

incense in Japanese

薫香
noun
Pronounced: kunkō
Biotic material that releases fragrant smoke when burnt, often used in religious rites or for aesthetic reasons.
香
noun
Pronounced: kō
Biotic material that releases fragrant smoke when burnt, often used in religious rites or for aesthetic reasons.

What does "incense" mean?

  1. noun A substance burned to produce a fragrant smoke, often used in religious ceremonies or to scent a room.
    "She lit a stick of incense before starting her meditation."
  2. verb To make someone very angry.
    "His dismissive comment incensed the whole room."
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incense in a sentence

  • She lit a stick of incense before starting her meditation.
  • His dismissive comment incensed the whole room.
  • Residents were incensed by the sudden rent increase.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "incense" in Japanese?
"incense" in Japanese is 薫香, 香. incense means: A substance burned to produce a fragrant smoke, often used in religious ceremonies or to scent a room.
How do you pronounce 薫香?
"incense" in Japanese is 薫香, pronounced "kunkō".
How do you use "incense" in a sentence?
Example: "She lit a stick of incense before starting her meditation." In Japanese, "incense" is 薫香, 香.
Are there other ways to say "incense" in Japanese?
Yes — Japanese has 2 translations listed for "incense": 薫香, 香.
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