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.
冷酒(れいしゅ)を一杯(いっぱい)ください。
One glass of cold sake, please.
吟醸酒(ぎんじょうしゅ)は冷酒(れいしゅ)で飲(の)むと香(かお)りがよくわかる。
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).

COMMON COLLOCATIONS:

  • 冷酒(れいしゅ)を頼(たの)む: to order cold sake
  • 冷(ひ)えた冷酒(れいしゅ): well-chilled sake
  • 冷酒(れいしゅ)グラス: cold sake glass

SIMILAR WORDS:

  • 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
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