English–Japanese

“whiskey” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajiuisukī

Example

このウイスキーは香りがいいです。ko no u i su kī wa kao ri ga i i de su

This whiskey has a nice aroma.

Illustration for ウイスキー (whiskey)

How to say “whiskey” in Japanese

“Whiskey” in Japanese is ウイスキー (uisukī).

It is a strong spirit made from grain, with its character shaped by distillation and time in wooden casks.

Full entry for ウイスキー: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with ウイスキー

食後にウイスキーを少量楽しみます。shoku go ni u i su kī o shō ryō tano shi mi ma su

I enjoy a small amount of whiskey after dinner.

Tips for using ウイスキー

  • The spelling difference between whisky and whiskey is mainly a regional convention and does not indicate two completely different kinds of drink.

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