“Perfume” in Japanese
Short answer
Perfume in Japanese is “芳香” (houkou). Full meaning: perfume, fragrance, aroma, balm, sweet scent.
Other ways to say “Perfume” in Japanese
香水
kagawa perfume, scent; scented water used for purification, water offering to Buddha
パルファン
parufan perfume
パフューム
pafyuumu perfume
馨香
keikou fragrance, perfume, aroma; honor, honour, fame
香料
kouryou flavoring, flavouring, spices; fragrance, perfume, incense; condolence gift
香
ka incense; smell (esp. a good smell), fragrance, scent, aroma, perfume
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