酒 — 10 strokes ／ Radical「酉」
道8Elementary year 3 ／ 10 strokes ／ Radical「酉」
- On
- シュ
- Kun
- さけ・さか
- Meaning
- alcohol, sake
Origin
A wine jar (酉) with water (氵) added. It shows the liquid drink inside the jar — 'alcohol, sake'.
Stroke order
Readings and examples
| シュ | 酒宴・飲酒・洋酒 |
|---|---|
| さけ | 酒・酒好き・甘酒 |
| さか | 酒屋・酒場・酒盛り |
Readings and example words from the official Jōyō kanji table.
Compounds
- 日本酒にほんしゅ
Japanese sake
- 酒場さかば
bar, tavern
Example
おとなは お酒を のみます。
Adults drink alcohol.
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