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幽香 (ゆうこう) Japanese meaning | Kotomora

幽ゆう香こう

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Meanings

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noun

fragrance; subtle scent

A refined, delicate fragrance, often used in literary or poetic contexts to describe the faint scent of flowers, incense, or elegant surroundings.

庭にわに幽ゆう香こうが漂ただよっている。
A subtle fragrance drifts through the garden.

Kanji

幽seclude, confine to a room, deep
香incense, smell, perfume

Similar words

香かおり
香り is the common word for a pleasant smell or aroma, while 幽香 is a literary term for a faint, elegant fragrance.
芳ほう香こう
芳香 is a more formal or technical term for a strong, sweet fragrance, whereas 幽香 emphasizes subtlety and refinement.

Etymology

Composed of 幽 (yū, 'dim, subtle, profound') and 香 (kō, 'fragrance, incense'). The exact historical derivation is uncertain, but the kanji combination conventionally conveys a delicate, hidden scent.