noun
soju; Korean distilled liquor
Korean alcoholic drink, typically clear and around 20% ABV, made from rice, sweet potatoes, or other starches. Often compared to Japanese shōchū but with a distinct flavor profile.
from Korean
韓国料理にはソジュがよく合う。
Soju goes well with Korean food.
ソジュをストレートで飲むのが好きだ。
I like to drink soju straight.
Japanese distilled spirit; similar in concept but usually lower in alcohol and made from different base ingredients. ソジュ is specifically Korean.
Borrowed from Korean 소주 (soju).