incense; incense powder
Refers to powdered incense, especially used in Buddhist rituals or traditional settings.
The scent of incense powder hung in the air at the temple.
smelling of incense; overly pious; sanctimonious
Standard kanji spelling.
Variant kanji form; less common than 抹香.
From 抹 (to rub, grind) and 香 (fragrance), referring to ground incense powder.