JLPT N3 · Japanese kanji
酒 — sake
- Reading
- シュ・さけ・さか\~
- Meaning
- sake; alcohol
- JLPT level
- N3
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
酒 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N3 level. Its primary reading is シュ・さけ・さか\~ and it means sake; alcohol. 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.
酒 appears in everyday japanese words such as 酒 (alcohol), 酒場 (bar) and お酒 (alcohol).
Japanese words containing 酒
Frequently asked questions
What does 酒 mean in Japanese?
酒 means sake; alcohol in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N3 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 酒 read?
酒 is read シュ・さけ・さか\~. Reading it inside real words — 酒 and 酒場 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 酒 — is it JLPT N3?
Yes. 酒 is on the official JLPT N3 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 酒 in a word?
A common word containing 酒 is 酒 (さけ) — "alcohol". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 酒 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 酒 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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