香水
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Base noun form. Refers to a scented liquid used for personal fragrance. Typically written in kanji, with the reading in hiragana as provided.
Theme

User and their friend Aiko are shopping at a department store, browsing the fragrance section. Aiko is interested in trying new perfumes.

香水

こうすい

perfume

Everyday Life & SurvivalClothing

Memory Hook

Think of 'perfume' as a 'scent water' — 『香水』 (kōsui) sounds like 'co-sue-ee' — imagine a cool, scented water bottle! 'Co-sue-ee' → 香水 (kōsui, 'perfume').

Cultural Note

In Japan, 『香水』 (kōsui, 'perfume') is popular as a personal grooming item, often given as gifts. It's common to see it in department stores and beauty shops, reflecting attention to fragrance in daily life.

Forms

Base: 香水Base noun form. Refers to a scented liquid used for personal fragrance. Typically written in kanji, with the reading in hiragana as provided.