noun
aloeswood; agarwood
Refers to the fragrant resinous wood itself, often from Aquilaria trees, used in incense and traditional crafts.
伽羅は高級な香木として珍重される。
Aloeswood is highly prized as a luxury fragrant wood.
noun
aloeswood perfume; aloeswood incense
Refers to the perfume or incense made from aloeswood, commonly used in traditional Japanese incense ceremonies.
部屋に伽羅の香りが漂っている。
The scent of aloeswood incense is drifting in the room.
From Sanskrit 'kālāguru' via Chinese, referring to a type of fragrant wood.