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sake tasting
The practice of sampling and evaluating different types of sake, either professionally or as a leisure activity.
酒蔵で利き酒を楽しんだ。
I enjoyed sake tasting at the brewery.
利き酒セットを注文した。
I ordered a sake tasting set.
利き酒で好きな銘柄を見つけた。
I found my favorite brand through sake tasting.
FORMATION:
利き (tasting/discerning) + 酒→ざけ (sake)
Note: 酒 becomes 酒 (rendaku) in this compound.
PROFESSIONAL CONTEXT:
- 利き酒師 (certified sake sommelier)
- 全国新酒鑑評会 (National New Sake Competition)
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 利き酒をする (to do sake tasting)
- 利き酒セット (sake tasting set)
- 利き酒イベント (sake tasting event)
RELATED TASTINGS:
- 利きワイン (wine tasting)
- 利きビール (beer tasting)
Related Words
Related:
酒 (sake; alcohol)