Alcohol in Japanese
"alcohol" in Japanese, with the kanji that carry the meaning.
酒
sake
Its reading, stroke count, etymology and cultural background.
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sake, alcohol
Reading: shu
10 strokes
Where it comes from
Composed of water and wine vessel. Water of wine vessel.
What it carries
Japanese sake, banquet, celebration. Represents alcohol.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Japanese kanji for alcohol?
The most common kanji for "alcohol" is 酒, read as shu. It means sake, alcohol. Related kanji: .
How many strokes does 酒 have?
酒 has 10 strokes.