This kanji refers to alcohol or brewing. It can mean sake, rice wine, or liquor.

on readings:
  • shu
kun readings:
  • sake
  • saka
examples:
amazake a sweet drink made from rice where Aspergillus has broken up the carbohydrates into simple sugars
izakaya a Japanese bar serving drinks & snacks

links:
Izakaya
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Last Alteration Performed: 16 March 2024 by Bradley James Wogsland.