お酒
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Base noun form. Refers to alcoholic beverages, particularly Japanese rice wine (sake). The honorific prefix 『お』 (o-) makes it polite and commonly used in everyday conversation.
Theme
At an izakaya after work, User and their friend Yamada-san discuss drinks and food preferences.
お酒
おさけ
sake
Everyday Life & SurvivalFood & Dining
Memory Hook
Think of 'o' as a polite prefix and 'sake' as the drink — it's like saying 'honorable sake'! 'O-sake' → お酒 (osake, 'sake').
Cultural Note
『お酒』 (osake) is a common term for alcoholic beverages in Japan, especially sake (rice wine). It's often enjoyed at social gatherings, restaurants, and festivals. The prefix 『お』 (o-) adds politeness, making it suitable for formal and casual settings.
Forms
Base: お酒Base noun form. Refers to alcoholic beverages, particularly Japanese rice wine (sake). The honorific prefix 『お』 (o-) makes it polite and commonly used in everyday conversation.