No. 303 in Japanese
酒
Alcohol; sake.
In a sentence
私は友達と一緒に酒を飲みました。
I drank alcohol with my friends.
Here, '酒' (sake) refers to alcoholic beverages in general, commonly used when mentioning drinking alcohol.
この酒は日本の名物です。
This sake is a specialty of Japan.
In this context, '酒' (sake) refers specifically to Japanese rice wine, a traditional alcoholic drink.
彼は酒好きですが、適量を守っています。
He likes alcohol but drinks in moderation.
Here, '酒' (sake) again refers to alcoholic beverages generally, highlighting a personal preference for drinking.
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