Translation and Meaning of: 香水 - kousui

On this page, we will study the meaning of the Japanese word 香水 (kousui) and its translation into English. Let's see their different meanings, example phrases, explanations, etymology and the similar words.

Romaji: kousui

Kana: こうすい

Type: noun

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香水

Translation / Meaning: perfume

Meaning in English: perfume

Definition: A scented liquid is applied to the body to create perfume.

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Explanation and Etymology - (香水) kousui

香水 is a Japanese word that means "perfume". The word is composed of the characters 香 (ka) which means "fragrance" or "perfume" and 水 (sui) which means "water". The etymology of the word dates back to the Heian period (794-1185), when the Japanese nobility began using perfumes imported from China and India. Over time, the word 香水 was incorporated into the Japanese vocabulary to refer to all types of perfumes. Currently, the word is widely used in Japan and other Asian countries.

How to Write in Japanese - (香水) kousui

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Synonyms and Similar - (香水) kousui

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フレグランス; パフューム; 香り

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Words with the same pronunciation: こうすい kousui

降水

kousui

rain; precipitation

Example Sentences - (香水) kousui

Below are some example sentences:

私は毎日香水をつけます。

Watashi wa mainichi kōsui o tsukemasu

I use perfume every day.

  • 私 (watashi) - personal pronoun meaning "I"
  • は (wa) - particle that marks the topic of the sentence, indicating that the subject is "I"
  • 毎日 (mainichi) - adverb meaning "every day"
  • 香水 (kōsui) - noun meaning "perfume"
  • を (wo) - particle that marks the direct object of the sentence, indicating that the object is "perfume"
  • つけます (tsukemasu) - verb meaning "put" or "apply", conjugated in the present affirmative

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Other words of the same type: noun

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何々

Kana: どれどれ

Romaji: doredore

Translation / Meaning:

Which (emphatic)

驚き

Kana: おどろき

Romaji: odoroki

Translation / Meaning:

surprise; amazement; admiration

医院

Kana: いいん

Romaji: iin

Translation / Meaning:

doctor's office; clinic; dispensary

FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions

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