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酌
On'yomi
シャク
SHAKU
Kun'yomi
く.む
kumu
bar-tending · serving sake · the host · draw (water) · ladle · scoop · pump
nature
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Frequency#2271
Radical酉wine(7)
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Component Breakdown
酌=
酉勺
wine + 勺
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of wine and ladle. Ladling wine.
Symbolism
Pour, evening drink, banquet. Represents pouring wine.
Related Culture & Scenes
- — Flow of water
Words & Expressions
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; 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; 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; regret and sympathy
Proverbs & Idioms
酌み交わす
くみかわす
To exchange cups
Pouring drinks for each other