expression, noun
the best medicine (i.e. sake)
Proverbial expression referring to alcohol, especially sake, as the best medicine. Often used in the full phrase 酒は百薬の長.
See also: 酒は百薬の長
「酒は百薬の長」と言うけれど、飲み過ぎには注意が必要だ。
They say 'sake is the best medicine,' but you need to be careful not to drink too much.
祖父はいつも百薬の長を楽しみに晩酌をしている。
My grandfather always enjoys his evening drink, calling it the best medicine.