JLPT N2 · Japanese kanji
香 — incense
- Reading
- コウ・キョウ・か・かお.り・かお.る
- Meaning
- incense; smell; perfume
- JLPT level
- N2
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
香 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N2 level. Its primary reading is コウ・キョウ・か・かお.り・かお.る and it means incense; smell; perfume. To master it, see it in real Japanese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
香 appears in everyday japanese words such as 香水 (perfume), 香り (aroma) and 香辛料 (spices).
Japanese words containing 香
Frequently asked questions
What does 香 mean in Japanese?
香 means incense; smell; perfume in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N2 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 香 read?
香 is read コウ・キョウ・か・かお.り・かお.る. Reading it inside real words — 香水 and 香り and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 香 — is it JLPT N2?
Yes. 香 is on the official JLPT N2 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 香 in a word?
A common word containing 香 is 香水 (こうすい) — "perfume". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 香 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 香 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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