noun
Refers to aromatic material that is burned to produce a fragrant scent, often used in religious ceremonies, meditation, or for fragrance. The loanword インセンス is common in modern contexts, while the native term 香 (こう) or お香 (おこう) is also widely used.
このインセンスはラベンダーの香りがします。
This incense has a lavender scent.
彼は瞑想の前にインセンスを焚く。
He burns incense before meditation.