noun
condolence gift; funeral offering; incense money
Typically money given at a Japanese funeral or wake, placed in a special envelope and offered at the altar. The literal meaning is 'incense money'.
香典は、不祝儀袋に入れて持参します。
You bring the condolence money in a special funeral envelope.
香典の金額は、故人との関係
The amount of the condolence gift varies depending on your relationship with the deceased.
From 香 (incense) and 典 (ceremony, offering). Originally referred to incense offered at a Buddhist funeral, later extended to monetary offerings.