～酒
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Suffix attached to nouns to form compound words meaning a type of alcoholic beverage. For example, 『日本酒』 (nihonshu, 'Japanese sake') or 『焼酎』 (shouchuu, 'shochu').
Theme
At a bar, User and their coworker Taro are discussing different types of alcohol to order after a long workday.
～酒
～しゅ
kind of alcohol
Everyday Life & SurvivalFood & Dining
Memory Hook
Imagine a 'sake' bottle with a label that says 'kind of alcohol' — the suffix 『～酒』 (～しゅ, 'kind of alcohol') attaches to words to specify types of alcoholic drinks, like 'wine' or 'beer'.
Cultural Note
In Japan, alcohol plays a significant role in social gatherings. Common types include 『日本酒』 (nihonshu, 'sake'), 『ビール』 (biiru, 'beer'), and 『ワイン』 (wain, 'wine'). The suffix 『～酒』 is often used in compound words to denote specific alcoholic beverages.
Forms
Base: ～酒Suffix attached to nouns to form compound words meaning a type of alcoholic beverage. For example, 『日本酒』 (nihonshu, 'Japanese sake') or 『焼酎』 (shouchuu, 'shochu').