noun
sandalwood; Indian sandalwood; white sandalwood
Refers to the tree Santalum album and its fragrant wood, used for incense, carvings, and essential oil.
白檀の香りが部屋に広がった。
The scent of sandalwood filled the room.
この数珠は白檀でできている。
These prayer beads are made of sandalwood.
The kanji 白 (white) and 檀 (sandalwood) directly describe the pale wood of the Indian sandalwood tree. The reading びゃくだん is the on'yomi.