expression, i-adjective
even the gods drink sake; there's nothing wrong with drinking
Proverb used to justify drinking, implying that if even gods enjoy sake, humans should not feel guilty about it.
「お神酒上がらぬ神はない」と言って、彼はまた一杯注文した。
Saying 'even the gods drink sake,' he ordered another cup.
A traditional Japanese proverb. The exact origin is uncertain, but it reflects the cultural association of sake with Shinto rituals and offerings to deities.