noun
Polite form of 香 (こう), used in everyday conversation and formal contexts. Often refers to fragrant incense sticks, powders, or sachets.
See also: 香 (こう)
お香を焚いて、部屋を落ち着いた雰囲気にした。
I burned incense and made the room feel calm.
お寺でお香の香りが漂っていた。
The scent of incense was drifting in the temple.
Neutral, non-polite form; used in compounds and formal writing. お香 is the polite everyday equivalent.
Specifically incense sticks, often used in Buddhist rituals. お香 is a broader term for incense in general.
Polite form of 香 (こう, 'incense') with the honorific prefix お. The base word 香 is of Chinese origin (kō).