～酒
～しゅ
shu
JLPT N2VocabularyLevel 63 - JLPT N2
Quick answer
～酒 (～しゅ (shu)) means "kind of alcohol". Use this page for pronunciation, example sentences, and related kanji.
Meaning
kind of alcohol
Also : ~ alcohol · type of sake
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Meaning ·
The word ～酒 (～しゅ) means 'kind of alcohol'. Think of each kanji component contributing to the overall meaning of kind of alcohol.
Example Sentences
日本酒は米から作られるお酒です。
にほんしゅはこめからつくられるおさけです。
Sake is an alcoholic drink made from rice.
梅酒を自分で作ってみました。
うめしゅをじぶんでつくってみました。
I tried making plum wine myself.
Kanji in this word
Grammar to study at this level
- [Noun] + に伴い～に伴い (ni tomonai) - Along with / In accordance with
- [Noun] + をはじめ～をはじめ (wo hajime) - Starting with / Including
- [Noun] + に応じて～に応じて (ni oujite) - According to / In response to
- [Noun] + から + [Noun] + にかけて～にかけて (ni kakete) - From...to / In the area of
- [Noun] + に限り～に限り (ni kagiri) - Limited to / Only
Last updated May 19, 2026
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