お酒

おさけ
JLPT:N5
Frequency:
1

alcohol; (esp.) sake — a polite term for alcoholic beverages. Adding 'お' makes it a courteous expression.

NounPolite (Teineigo) Language

Examples

お酒はほどほどに飲んでください。

Please drink alcohol in moderation.

昨夜は友達とお酒を飲んだ。

I drank alcohol with friends last night.

お酒に強いほうですか?

Are you tolerant of alcohol? / Can you handle your alcohol well?

祝杯にお酒を一杯あげましょう。

Let's raise a glass of alcohol for the celebration.

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