320.酒


1. Meaning and Reading

  • alcohol, sake
  • Onyomi : しゅ
  • Kunyomi : さけ, さか

2. Kanji Explanation

  • 氵 : alcohol
  • 酉 : jar

Alcohol (氵) overflowing from a jar (酉) — symbolizing 'sake' or 'alcohol'.

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3. Example Words

さけ
alcohol, sake

I drink alcohol.

飲酒 いんしゅ
drinking alcohol

You must not drink alcohol before driving.

酒場 さかば
bar, pub

I go to a bar with a friend.

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