線香

せんこう

Meanings

1. Noun incense stick

Kanji

• 線 line. Read as セン.
• 香 fragrance. Read as コウ.

Example sentences

• お墓に参る時は、お線香とろうそく、それからお花を忘れずに持っててね。
  When you go visit the grave, don't forget to bring incense and candles, oh, and flowers too.

Common phrases

• 線香をあげる (せんこうをあげる) to offer incense (for a departed person)

Words containing 線香

• 蚊取り線香 (かとりせんこう) mosquito coil
• 線香花火 (せんこうはなび) toy fireworks
• 線香代 (せんこうだい) money brought to a funeral

And 3 more.

Jinuma: Japanese Dictionary · Word lists