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遺香 (いこう) Japanese meaning | Kotomora

遺い香こう

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Meanings

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noun

lingering scent of the giver

Refers to the faint, remaining fragrance of a person on clothing or objects they have touched. Often used in poetic or sentimental contexts.

彼かの女じょの遺い香こうがまだコートに残のこっている。
Her lingering scent still remains on the coat.

Kanji

遺bequeath, leave behind, reserve
香incense, smell, perfume

Similar words

残のこり香が
残り香 is a more common word for a lingering scent, while 遺香 has a more literary and sentimental nuance, specifically associated with a person.

Etymology

Compound of 遺 (い, 'leave behind') and 香 (こう, 'fragrance'). The exact historical derivation is uncertain, but the meaning is transparent from the kanji.