ウイスキー
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Base noun form. A loanword from English, written in katakana. Refers to the alcoholic beverage whiskey, e.g., 『ウイスキーを飲む』 (uisukī o nomu, 'to drink whiskey').
Theme
At a casual bar, User and their friend Akira are discussing drink preferences and trying different whiskeys.
ウイスキー
ウイスキー
whiskey
Everyday Life & SurvivalFood & Dining
Memory Hook
Think of 'whiskey' — it sounds just like the English word! In Japanese, it's written in katakana as 『ウイスキー』 (uisukī, 'whiskey'), making it easy to remember for English speakers.
Cultural Note
Whiskey is popular in Japan, with brands like Suntory and Nikka gaining international acclaim. It's often enjoyed neat, on the rocks, or in cocktails at bars and 『居酒屋』 (izakaya, 'Japanese pubs').
Forms
Base: ウイスキーBase noun form. A loanword from English, written in katakana. Refers to the alcoholic beverage whiskey, e.g., 『ウイスキーを飲む』 (uisukī o nomu, 'to drink whiskey').