English–Japanese

“perfume” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajikōsui

Example

出かける前に香水をつけます。de ka ke ru mae ni kō sui o tsu ke ma su

I put on perfume before going out.

Illustration for 香水 (perfume)

How to say “perfume” in Japanese

“Perfume” in Japanese is 香水 (kōsui).

Describes a concentrated scented liquid used to give the body or clothes a lasting pleasant smell.

Full entry for 香水: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 香水

この香水は、さわやかな香りがします。ko no kō sui wa sa wa ya ka na kao ri ga shi ma su

This perfume has a fresh scent.

Tips for using 香水

  • In English, wear perfume describes having perfume on the body, while put on perfume describes applying it.

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