酒
sake · alcohol
Details
Stroke Order
Component Breakdown
left-right: water + 酉
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of water and wine vessel. Water of wine vessel.
Symbolism
Japanese sake, banquet, celebration. Represents alcohol.
Seasonal
Many seasonal events enjoy sake: cherry blossom viewing (spring), moon viewing (autumn), snow viewing (winter). New sake is a winter tradition.
Anime & Manga
もやしもん
Moyashimon(2004)
Depicts fermentation (sake brewing) at an agricultural university. Protagonist can see microbes.
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龍が如く
Yakuza(2005)
Developer: Sega
Adult entertainment including minigames drinking 'sake' at hostess clubs.
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Four-Character Compounds
酒池肉林
しゅちにくりん
sumptuous feast; debauch; sumptuous feast
紅灯緑酒
こうとうりょくしゅ
(nights of) fun, food, and drink; bright-light district; nightlife district; (nights of) fun, food, and drink
美酒佳肴
びしゅかこう
fine wines and prized delicacies; fine wines and prized delicacies
Proverbs & Idioms
酒は百薬の長
さけはひゃくやくのちょう
Sake is the best of all medicines
Alcohol in moderation is good for health