Kanji · N1

/ bar-tending

Kanji for bar-tending, serving sake, or the host.

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Readings

TypeReadingNotes
On (音)シャクSino-Japanese readings — common in compounds.
Kun (訓)く.むNative Japanese readings — common standalone or with okurigana.
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Meaning

酌 carries the meaning bar-tending, serving sake, or the host.

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Common compounds with 酌

くむto pour / to serve / to drink
ばいしゃくmatchmaking / acting as a go-between
ばんしゃくdrink at home with one's evening meal / dinner-time drink
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