General term for incense, especially traditional Japanese incense used in ceremonies or for fragrance.
The scent of incense is drifting through the room.
fragrant mixture for incense
Refers to the blend of aromatic woods, herbs, and other materials used to make incense, often in a traditional context.
This incense mixture is made by blending sandalwood, cloves, and other ingredients.
Standard kanji spelling for incense or fragrant mixtures.
Variant spelling with okurigana; less common but still used.
The reading reflects 焚き物, literally “something burned,” while the spelling 薫物 emphasizes its fragrance; the word denotes a blended incense burned for its scent.