Japanese Conversation · Level 111
60 words
Japanese word
焼酎
Pronunciation
Romajishōchū
Meaning
- nounshochu
Example
父は焼酎を飲みます。chichi wa shō chū o no mi ma su
My father drinks shochu.
More examples
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.
Core concept
Describes a Japanese spirit made by distilling fermented ingredients, with its taste depending on the ingredients and style of production.
Common phrases
焼酎を飲むshō chū o no mu
drink shochu
焼酎の水割りshō chū no mizu wa ri
shochu with water
焼酎を割るshō chū o ware ru
dilute shochu
Definition in Japanese
発酵させた原料を蒸留して造る、日本で広く飲まれている酒。hak kō sa se ta gen ryō o jō ryū shi te tsuku ru nihon de hiro ku no ma re te i ru sake
Word origin
焼酎 (shōchū) is a Sino-Japanese compound: 焼 (shō, "burn") refers to heating, and 酎 (chū, "strong liquor") refers to a strong alcoholic drink.
Usage tips
- Shochu can be served on its own or mixed with other drinks, so the word appears in both traditional drink menus and cocktail menus.