JLPT N1 · Japanese kanji
酌 — bar-tending
- Reading
- シャク・く.む
- Meaning
- bar-tending; serving sake; the host; draw (water); ladle; scoop; pump
- JLPT level
- N1
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
酌 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N1 level. Its primary reading is シャク・く.む and it means bar-tending; serving sake; the host; draw (water); ladle; scoop; pump. To master it, see it in real Japanese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
酌 appears in everyday japanese words such as 酌む (to serve sake).
Japanese words containing 酌
Frequently asked questions
What does 酌 mean in Japanese?
酌 means bar-tending; serving sake; the host; draw (water); ladle; scoop; pump in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N1 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 酌 read?
酌 is read シャク・く.む. Reading it inside real words — 酌む — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 酌 — is it JLPT N1?
Yes. 酌 is on the official JLPT N1 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 酌 in a word?
A common word containing 酌 is 酌む (くむ) — "to serve sake". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 酌 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 酌 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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