This is the 19263rd most frequent Korean word.
안주
Side dishes or snacks served with alcoholic beverages.
Here, '안주' refers to side dishes or accompaniments that are often paired with alcoholic beverages, enhancing the drinking experience.
맥주와 함께 맛있는 안주를 주문했어요.
I ordered delicious side dishes to go with beer.
In this case, '안주' is used to denote snacks or food items commonly served at social gatherings, not necessarily with alcohol.
파티에서는 안주로 과일과 치즈를 준비했어요.
For the party, fruits and cheese were prepared as snacks.
Here, '안주' captures the essence of pairing food with alcohol to enhance its flavor.