Japanese Terminology Flashcards
Japanese Terms and Phrases of note.
Term for Sake
Nihon-Shu = Japanese Alcohol Sei-Shu = Refined Alcohol
Term for Premium Sake
Tokutei-meisho-shu
Term for Basic Sake
Futso-Shu
Term for neutral distilled Alcohol
Jozo arukoru
Term for Non-Pasteurized Sakes
Nama / Nama Zakes
Term for sake with distilled alcohol added
Aruten
*Abbreviation of Arukoru-tenka (Alcohol addition)
Term for Polishing Ratio
Seimai-buai
Term for ABV
Arukoru
Term for Rice
Kome
Term for Extra Dry
Karacuchi
Term for Bitterness
Nigami
Term for lightness, clean and sophistication
Tanrei
Term for textural dryness/astringency
Shibumi
Term for unpleasant roughness or lack of harmony
Zatsumi
Term for a sweeter style of Sake
Kojishu
Term for “The warmth of of a relaxing hot spring bath”
Nuru-kan
Term for “Hot enough to warm body and soul”
Atsu-kan
Term for sake carafe
Tokkuri
Term for traditional sake warmer
Kan-douko
Term for traditional sake cup
O-Choko
