Quick answer
香 is the kanji for "Smell / Perfume". A common reading is か (ka). You can practice writing it on this page.
Meaning
Smell / Perfume
Also : Smell · Perfume
Readings
kun = Japanese reading · on = Chinese reading
Practice writing
Trace the kanji stroke by stroke with a visual guide.
Memory Aid
The kanji 香 represents 'INCENSE'. Think of this shape as a picture representing the concept of incense.
On-reading: こう — sounds like 'ko' in 'coat'. Kun-reading: か.
Example Sentences
コーヒーの香りがすると、朝が始まった気がします。
こーひーのかおりがすると、あさがはじまったきがします。
When I smell the aroma of coffee, it feels like the morning has begun.
香水のつけすぎは周りの人に迷惑をかけることがあります。
こうすいのつけすぎはまわりのひとにめいわくをかけることがあります。
Wearing too much perfume can be a nuisance to those around you.
Vocabulary using 香
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