Translation guide
Expressing a liking or fondness for alcohol in Japanese, from casual enjoyment to heavy drinking.
I like alcohol.
He likes alcohol and drinks every night.
Emphasizes a strong liking for alcohol. '大好き' means 'love' or 'like very much'.
I love alcohol and always drink on weekends.
A noun meaning 'alcohol lover' or 'person who likes alcohol'. Can be used to describe someone.
He is a drinker / He likes alcohol.
To express that someone appreciates the flavor of alcoholic beverages.
To describe someone who drinks regularly or as a pastime.
To indicate a very strong attachment to alcohol, possibly problematic.
The English phrase 'fondness for alcohol' is not directly translated as a single noun phrase in natural Japanese. Instead, use phrases like お酒が好き or 酒好き to express the idea.
Using お酒 (osake) instead of 酒 (sake) is more polite and common in everyday conversation. 酒 alone can sound rough or masculine.
うちの父は飲んべえで、毎日晩酌を欠かさない。
My father is a drinker and never misses his evening drink.
He leads a life soaked in alcohol.