Japanese Terminology Flashcards

Japanese Terms and Phrases of note.

1
Q

Term for Sake

A
Nihon-Shu = Japanese Alcohol
Sei-Shu = Refined Alcohol
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2
Q

Term for Premium Sake

A

Tokutei-meisho-shu

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3
Q

Term for Basic Sake

A

Futso-Shu

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4
Q

Term for neutral distilled Alcohol

A

Jozo arukoru

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5
Q

Term for Non-Pasteurized Sakes

A

Nama / Nama Zakes

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6
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Term for sake with distilled alcohol added

A

Aruten

*Abbreviation of Arukoru-tenka (Alcohol addition)

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7
Q

Term for Polishing Ratio

A

Seimai-buai

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8
Q

Term for ABV

A

Arukoru

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9
Q

Term for Rice

A

Kome

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10
Q

Term for Extra Dry

A

Karacuchi

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11
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Term for Bitterness

A

Nigami

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12
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Term for lightness, clean and sophistication

A

Tanrei

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13
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Term for textural dryness/astringency

A

Shibumi

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14
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Term for unpleasant roughness or lack of harmony

A

Zatsumi

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15
Q

Term for a sweeter style of Sake

A

Kojishu

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16
Q

Term for “The warmth of of a relaxing hot spring bath”

A

Nuru-kan

17
Q

Term for “Hot enough to warm body and soul”

A

Atsu-kan

18
Q

Term for sake carafe

A

Tokkuri

19
Q

Term for traditional sake warmer

A

Kan-douko

20
Q

Term for traditional sake cup

A

O-Choko