WORD DETAIL
蚊取り線香
かとりせんこう
Examples
Included kanji
Study notes
1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning
- Structure: Spelling:
蚊取り線香. Reading:かとりせんこう. Core meaning: mosquito coil. - Basic usage: Representative examples:
縁側で蚊取り線香に火をつけた/蚊取り線香の煙が風に乗って庭へ流れた.
2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions
- The mosquito-coil form
蚊取り線香is the coil-shaped mosquito incense that is lit to produce smoke. Distinguish it from the broader category of mosquito repellents, including topical and electric products.

