純じゅん米まい

noun

pure rice

Literal meaning: rice with nothing else mixed in. Often used in the context of sake or vinegar production.

• この酒さけは純じゅん米まいだけで造つくられている。

  This sake is made only from pure rice.

noun-modifying (irregular)

made from only rice, kōji, and water

Prenominal use, describing sake, vinegar, etc. that contains no added alcohol or other ingredients beyond rice, kōji, and water.

See also: 純米酢

• 純じゅん米まい酢すはまろやかな酸さん味みが特とく徴ちょうです。

  Pure rice vinegar is characterized by its mellow acidity.

noun

junmai sake

Abbreviation of 純米酒. Refers to sake brewed only from rice, kōji, and water, without added alcohol. Common on labels and in menus.

See also: 純米酒

• 今こん夜やは純じゅん米まいを冷ひやでいただきます。

  Tonight I'll have junmai sake chilled.