also: じんこ
agarwood; aloeswood; eaglewood
Fragrant resinous wood used in incense and traditional medicine. The most common English term is 'agarwood'.
Agarwood is a material for high-grade incense.
aquilaria tree; lign aloes
The tree that produces agarwood. Less common in everyday speech; usually referred to by the wood name.
Aquilaria trees grow naturally in Southeast Asia.
Standard kanji spelling for the aromatic resinous wood and the tree.
Alternate reading; often used in incense contexts.
The kanji 沈 (sink) and 香 (fragrance) refer to the resin-saturated wood that sinks in water and emits a strong scent. The word is of Chinese origin.