Japanese Conversation · Level 1
86 words
Japanese word
ジン
Pronunciation
Romajijin
Meaning
- noungin
Example
このカクテルにはジンが入っています。ko no ka ku te ru ni wa ji n ga hai tte i ma su
This cocktail contains gin.
More examples
このバーでは、ジンを数種類から選べます。ko no bā de wa ji n o sū shu rui ka ra era be ma su
At this bar, you can choose from several types of gin.
Core concept
Describes a distilled spirit made distinctive by the sharp, resinous flavor of juniper and a blend of botanicals.
Common phrases
ジントニックji n to ni kku
gin and tonic
ジンをストレートで飲むji n o su to rē to de no mu
drink gin straight
ジンベースのカクテルji n bē su no ka ku te ru
gin-based cocktail
Definition in Japanese
穀物などを原料にした蒸留酒に、主に杜松の実で香りを加えた酒。koku motsu na do o gen ryō ni shi ta jō ryū shu ni omo ni nezu no jitsu de kao ri o kuwa e ta sake
Word origin
The Japanese word ジン (jin, "gin") is borrowed from English gin, which comes through Dutch jenever from Latin juniperus, "juniper".
Usage tips
- The name London dry gin identifies a style rather than a required production location, so a bottle made outside London can use the term.