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[かおり()]
kaori
noun

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English Meaning(s) for 薫

noun
  1. aroma; fragrance; scent; smell

Definition and Synonyms for 薫

Incense a substance that produces a fragrant odor when burned
Synonyms: インセンス, 抹香, 薫香, , , , 香り
Bouquet a pleasingly sweet olfactory property
Synonyms: 匂い, 匂う, 幽香, 臭い, 芳香, 薫香, 香り, 香る, 香気
Odor the sensation that results when olfactory receptors in the nose are stimulated by particular chemicals in gaseous form
Synonyms: 匂い, 匂う, 臭い, , , , 香り, 香る
Scent a distinctive odor that is pleasant
Synonyms: かぐわしい, パフューム, フレグランス, 異香, 芳しい, 芳香, 薫香, 香り, 香る, 香ばしい, 香料, 香気, 馨香
Incense the pleasing scent produced when incense is burned
Synonyms: , , , 香り
Scent any property detected by the olfactory system
Synonyms: アロマ, 匂い, 匂う, 異臭, 異香, 臭い, 臭み, 臭味, 芳香, , 薫香, , , , 香り, 香る, 香気, 馨香
Miso a thick paste made from fermented soybeans and barley or rice malt
Synonyms: みそ, , , , 香り
Miso used in Japanese cooking to make soups or sauces
Synonyms: みそ, , , , 香り

Meanings for each kanji in 薫

» send forth fragrance; fragrant; be scented; smoke (tobacco)

Categories 薫 is a member of

Property a basic or essential attribute shared by all members of a class
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Scent any property detected by the olfactory system
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Sense Datum an unelaborated elementary awareness of stimulation
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Odor the sensation that results when olfactory receptors in the nose are stimulated by particular chemicals in gaseous form
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Scent a distinctive odor that is pleasant
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Paste a tasty mixture to be spread on bread or crackers or used in preparing other dishes
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Chemical Compound a substance formed by chemical union of two or more elements or ingredients in definite proportion by weight
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Sample Sentences for 薫

Kaoru has gone to America.
Hello, I have a reservation, my name is Kaori Yoshikawa. Here is the confirmation card.
Kaoru, yours is the best reaction so far - you win the grand prize.
I have a reservation, my name is Kaori Yoshikawa. Here's my confirmation card.

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