酒
さけ
sake
= sake / Japanese rice wine
Sake (酒) is Japan’s traditional rice wine, brewed for centuries using precise fermentation techniques. Sake represents Japanese craftsmanship and is integral to cultural ceremonies and social bonding.
Sake is fermented alcoholic beverage made from rice. Brewing sake involves koji mold and careful temperature control. Sake ranges from dry to sweet, with varying alcohol content. Consumed hot or cold, sake is served in small cups. Sake’s flavor varies by region and brewery. Premium sake is considered a craft beverage. Sake plays roles in Shinto ceremonies and New Year celebrations.
Sake tastes best fresh. Pairing sake with food enhances both.
酒 (alcohol/sake)
EXAMPLE 1
良い酒は、味が深い。香りが素晴らしい。
Yoi sake wa, aji ga fukai. Kaori ga subarashii.
Good sake has deep flavor and wonderful aroma.
EXAMPLE 2
日本酒を飲むのは、文化体験だ。
Nihonshu wo nomu no wa, bunka taiken da.
Drinking sake is a cultural experience.
EXAMPLE 3
新年に、お酒をお供えする。
Shin’nen ni, osake wo otsukaesuru.
At New Year, we offer sake to the gods.
Sake is Japan’s national beverage with centuries of tradition.
Premium sake is respected globally as craft beverage.
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