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芳香

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 芳香

うこう
Noun
~の Adj.
Freq #24963
1

perfume; fragrance; aroma; balm; sweet scent

Examples
蓮の花はなんとも言えない芳香をはなっていた。
The lotus blossoms diffused an inexpressibly pleasant scent.

Kanji in this Word

7 strokes
Frequency: 1302
JLPT N1
Grade 8

Meanings

perfume
balmy
favorable
fragrant

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ホウ
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
かんば.しい
Nanori — Specialized readings used in names
かおる
みち
やす
よし
9 strokes
Frequency: 859
JLPT N2
Grade 4

Meanings

incense
smell
perfume

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
コウ
キョウ
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
かお.り
かお.る
Nanori — Specialized readings used in names
こお
ひゃん
よし
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