🇯🇵 How to say

“alcohol” in Japanese

酒さけ
Illustration of "alcohol" in a Japanese cultural setting
A cozy izakaya bar with warm lighting, where friends clink small ceramic cups filled with clear sake. Shelves behind the counter display bottles of various alcohols, from beer to traditional Japanese rice wine.

Usage note

酒 refers broadly to alcoholic drinks in Japanese, including sake, beer, and spirits. It's a common word used in both casual and formal settings, often associated with social drinking and celebrations in Japan.

Examples

  • 酒を飲みます。

    I drink alcohol.

  • これは日本の酒です。

    This is Japanese sake.

  • 酒が好きです。

    I like alcohol.

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What does "酒" mean?

  • A. alcohol
  • B. iron
  • C. horse
  • D. snake

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