
KANJI
酎
distilled liquor
strong sake, spirits
Kun'yomi
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On'yomi
ちゅう
Example sentences
彼は毎晩、夕食と一緒に焼酎を少し飲むのが習慣だ。
He makes it a habit to drink a little shochu with dinner every night.
この芋焼酎は、独特の風味があり、お湯割りで飲むと特に美味しい。
This sweet potato shochu has a unique flavor, and it's especially delicious when drunk with hot water.
沖縄土産には、泡盛という米を原料とした伝統的な焼酎が人気だ。
For souvenirs from Okinawa, Awamori, a traditional shochu made from rice, is popular.
Practice exercises
1
焼酎
Japanese distilled liquor (shochu)
Answer
しょうちゅう
2
酎
Answer
ちゅう
3
酎
Answer
distilled liquor
4
洋酎
Western distilled liquor
Answer
ようちゅう
5
特酎
Special (high-quality) distilled liquor
Answer
とくちゅう
6
銘酎
Famous/premium distilled liquor
Answer
めいちゅう