expression, godan verb (-ku)
burn incense; cense
Refers to the act of burning incense, often in a religious or meditative context.
お寺で香を焚いて手を合わせた。
I burned incense and put my hands together at the temple.
部屋に香を焚いてリラックスする。
I burn incense in my room to relax.
Standard kanji spelling for the phrase.
Kana spelling of the verb part; common in everyday writing.
More specific, referring to burning incense sticks (線香). 香を焚く is a broader term for burning incense in general.
Compound of 香 (こう, 'incense') + を (object marker) + 焚く (たく, 'to burn'). The verb 焚く is commonly used for burning incense or making a fire.