spiced sake for New Year's
A traditional sweet, spiced sake drunk at New Year's to ward off evil spirits and wish for good health. Often served in special lacquer cups.
We drink spiced sake with the family at New Year's.
toso spice blend; spices for spiced sake
tipsy from New Year's sake; merry with New Year's spiced sake
festive New Year's mood
Standard kanji spelling for the New Year's spiced sake.
Kana spelling is common in everyday writing, especially in recipes or casual contexts.
Borrowed from Chinese 屠蘇, the name of a medicinal wine traditionally drunk at New Year to ward off illness and misfortune. The ultimate origin of the name is uncertain.