Translation guide
A Brazilian distilled spirit made from sugarcane juice. The Japanese term is a direct loanword from Portuguese.
Referring to the Brazilian spirit cachaça
The standard Japanese loanword for cachaça, directly borrowed from Portuguese. Used in menus, liquor stores, and conversation about Brazilian drinks.
Cachaça is commonly drunk in Brazil.
An alternative spelling/pronunciation, closer to the Portuguese pronunciation. Less common than カシャッサ but still understood.
Cachaça is made from sugarcane.
The Japanese term is typically pronounced with a geminated 's' (ッサ) to approximate the Portuguese 'ç'. Some speakers may use カシャーサ with a long 'a' instead.
This cocktail uses cachaça.