expression, ichidan verb
offer incense; light an incense stick
Used for offering incense to a deceased person, typically at a Buddhist altar or grave. Can also refer simply to lighting an incense stick.
お盆には仏壇に線香をあげる。
During Obon, we offer incense at the family altar.
お墓参りで線香をあげて手を合わせた
I lit incense and put my hands together in prayer at the grave.