Meaning

Primary

Fragrance

Alternative

Sweet Smell

Word Type

noun, の adjective

Explanation

An aromatic fragrance is usually a fragrance with a sweet smell.

芳香 is a formal word for a pleasant, natural fragrance, like the scent of roses. You'll most likely see this in the word 芳香剤 (air fresheners), but it's also used in literature for pleasant aromas.

Reading

ほうこう
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

This is a jukugo word that uses the on'yomi readings of the kanji. You should be able to read this on your own.

Context

Context Sentences

お風呂あがりには、アロマオイルの芳香を楽しみます。

I enjoy the fragrance of aroma oils after getting out of the bath.

車用の芳香剤で何かお勧めはありますか?

Any suggestions on air fresheners for cars?

このワインは甘く濃い芳香があり、ほろ苦いけど口にやわらかく飲みやすいです。

This wine has a sweet, rich aroma and a slightly bitter taste, but is soft on the palate and easy to drink.

Kanji Composition