冷 酒(れいしゅ)

れいしゅ

noun

cold sake; chilled sake

1. cold sake; chilled sake

Sake served chilled, typically refrigerated rather than at room temperature. Many premium sakes are best enjoyed cold to bring out subtle flavors.

夏(なつ)は冷酒(れいしゅ)がおいしい。

Cold sake tastes great in summer.

One glass of cold sake, please.

When you drink ginjo sake chilled, you can really appreciate its aroma.

Compound of 冷(れい) (cold) + 酒(しゅ) (sake). Refers specifically to sake served cold, in contrast to 熱燗(あつかん) (hot sake) or 常温(じょうおん) (room temperature).

熱燗(あつかん): hot sake (warmed)
常温(じょうおん): room temperature (sake)
日本酒(にほんしゅ): sake (general term)
冷(ひ)や: cold/cool — older term, sometimes refers to room-temperature sake in traditional contexts

Related Words

Compare: 冷(ひ)や (cold/cool)

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Added 2026.5.14 10:41 · Revised 2026.9.4 21:29

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