ワイン

わいん
noun
wine
1. wine
An alcoholic drink made from fermented grapes. From English 'wine.'
I like wine.
フランスワイン()いました
I bought French wine.
(あか)ワイン(しろ)ワイン、どちら()です
Which do you prefer, red wine or white wine?
Wine goes well with meat dishes, so I often drink it at dinner.
We opened the wine a friend brought from Italy at a weekend party.

ワイン is an alcoholic beverage made from fermented grapes.

ETYMOLOGY:
From English "wine."

TYPES:

  • (あか)ワイン: red wine
  • (しろ)ワイン: white wine
  • ロゼワイン: rosé wine
  • スパークリングワイン: sparkling wine

COMMON EXPRESSIONS:

  • ワインを()ける: to open wine
  • ワインを(そそ)ぐ: to pour wine
  • ワインが()う: wine pairs well (with food)
  • ワインセラー: wine cellar

JAPANESE WINE:
Japan produces wine, especially in 山梨県(やまなしけん) (Yamanashi Prefecture) and 長野県(ながのけん) (Nagano Prefecture). 甲州(こうしゅう) is a famous Japanese grape variety.