Kanji 葷 Words: Meanings and Readings

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ごくん

five pungent roots (in Buddhism or Taoism)

さんえんごくん

meat and the five pungent roots (avoided in Buddhist cuisine)

くん

pungent vegetable (esp. ginger and water pepper)

くんさい

pungent vegetable (e.g. onion, garlic, leek)

くんしゅ

pungent vegetables (e.g. garlic or Chinese chives) and alcohol

くんしゅさんもんにいるをゆるさず

bringing pungent vegetables or liquor inside the temple is prohibited

くんしん

pungent vegetable (e.g. garlic, onion, etc)

くんせん

pungent vegetables and raw-smelling meat