🇯🇵 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…

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.

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