酌
bar-tending · serving sake · the host · draw (water) · ladle · scoop · pump
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Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of wine and ladle. Ladling wine.
Symbolism
Pour, evening drink, banquet. Represents pouring wine.
Related Culture & Scenes
- — Flow of water
Component Breakdown
wine + 勺
Words & Expressions
Words written with 酌
Four-Character Compounds
情状酌量
じょうじょうしゃくりょう
taking the extenuating circumstances into consideration
浅酌低唱
せんしゃくていしょう
getting slightly intoxicated and humming a tune
未練未酌
みれんみしゃく
regret and sympathy; having lingering attachment and sympathy toward someone
Proverbs & Idioms
酌み交わす
くみかわす
To exchange cups
Pouring drinks for each other
Other kanji with the same meaning
“ladle”
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 酌 mean in Japanese?
酌 means bar-tending, serving sake, the host, draw (water), ladle, scoop, pump.
How do you read 酌?
On'yomi: シャク (SHAKU). Kun'yomi: く.む (kumu).
How many strokes does 酌 have?
酌 has 10 strokes. Its radical is 酉 (wine).
Is 酌 a good kanji for a tattoo?
酌 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means bar-tending, serving sake, the host, draw (water), ladle, scoop, pump. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.
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