English–Japanese

“shochu” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajishōchū

Example

父は焼酎を飲みます。chichi wa shō chū o no mi ma su

My father drinks shochu.

Illustration for 焼酎 (shochu)

How to say “shochu” in Japanese

“Shochu” in Japanese is 焼酎 (shōchū).

Describes a Japanese spirit made by distilling fermented ingredients, with its taste depending on the ingredients and style of production.

Full entry for 焼酎: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 焼酎

この店では焼酎をお湯で割ります。ko no mise de wa shō chū o o yu de wa ri ma su

At this restaurant, we mix shochu with hot water.

Tips for using 焼酎

  • Shochu can be served on its own or mixed with other drinks, so the word appears in both traditional drink menus and cocktail menus.

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