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2007.08.07
Imagine yourself walking the grounds of a centuries-old temple in some faraway part of the country. What do you see? Perhaps the steeply sloping roof of the main hall or a towering pagoda? And listen ... Do you hear the peal of the great temple bell, low and lingering? Now breathe in. Ah, there's no mistaking that rich, sweet smell ... !
INCENSE
香
- Incense is a substance that is burned to produce a pleasant smell.
Be Careful! The word incense is uncountable; however, we CAN count “sticks of incense”. - incense とは、燃えると心地よい香りを生み出すもの、つまり、
香 のことです。
注意：incense は、数えられない名詞です。ただし、線香については、sticks of incense と数えることができます。
- Don't you just love the smell of incense! It always reminds me of walks in the country.
- They lit two sticks of incense and prayed before the picture of their grandmother.
- It's common to make an offering of incense when visiting a Buddhist temple.
- I often burn incense while I meditate. It helps me to feel calm.
Take care!