English–Japanese
“drinking alcohol” in Japanese
Japanese
Pronunciation
Romajiinshu
Example
飲酒は体に悪いです。in shu wa karada ni waru i de su
Drinking alcohol is bad for your health.
How to say “drinking alcohol” in Japanese
“Drinking alcohol” in Japanese is 飲酒 (inshu).
Focuses on the act of consuming alcohol as a general practice, without specifying a particular drink or occasion.
Example sentences with 飲酒
医師から飲酒を控えるように言われました。i shi ka ra in shu o hika e ru yō ni i wa re ma shi ta
The doctor told me to refrain from drinking alcohol.
Tips for using 飲酒
- The formal noun 飲酒 (inshu) often appears in rules and public notices, while everyday conversation more commonly uses お酒を飲む (osake o nomu).