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佳醸 (かじょう) Japanese meaning | Kotomora

佳か醸じょう

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Meanings

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noun

fine sake; good wine

Literary or elegant term for high-quality brewed alcohol, especially sake. Not used in everyday conversation.

この佳か醸じょうは、特とく別べつな日ひにふさわしい。
This fine sake is fitting for a special occasion.

Kanji

佳excellent, beautiful, good
醸brew, cause

Similar words

美び酒しゅ
美酒 is a more common literary term for fine sake, while 佳醸 is rarer and more elegant.
銘めい酒しゅ
銘酒 refers to a well-known brand of sake, whereas 佳醸 emphasizes the quality of the brew itself.

Etymology

Compound of 佳 (good, beautiful) and 醸 (brew, ferment). The exact historical derivation is uncertain; the spelling is conventionally associated with fine brewed alcohol.