酌
Kanji · N1
酌 / bar-tending
Kanji for bar-tending, serving sake, or the host.
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Readings
| Type | Reading | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 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
酌むくむto pour / to serve / to drink
媒酌ばいしゃくmatchmaking / acting as a go-between
晩酌ばんしゃくdrink at home with one's evening meal / dinner-time drink
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