Kanji · N4 · 10 strokes
酒 / alcohol
Kanji for alcohol or sake.
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Readings
| Type | Reading | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| On (音) | シュ | Sino-Japanese readings — common in compounds. |
| Kun (訓) | さけ、さか | Native Japanese readings — common standalone or with okurigana. |
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Meaning
酒 carries the meaning alcohol or sake.
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How to write 酒
Trace 酒 on the canvas at the top of the page. The animation below plays the stroke order — watch how each numbered stroke is drawn, then trace along yourself.
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Common compounds with 酒
お酒おさけliquor/alcohol
日本酒にほんしゅJapanese sake
酒屋さかやliquor store
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酒 in context
毎晩お酒を飲みますか。
まいばんおさけをのみますか
Do you drink alcohol every night?
日本酒を飲みます。
にほんしゅをのみます
I drink Japanese sake.
酒屋でワインを買いました。
さかやでわいんをかいました
I bought wine at the liquor store.
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Printable practice sheet
Print this worksheet to practice writing 酒 by hand — the top row shows the stroke order to trace, then fill the blank squares.
酒 — Kanji Practice
10 strokes · studyhiragana.com/kanji/酒
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