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酒のお供 (さけのおとも) Japanese meaning | Kotomora

酒さけのお供とも

Meanings

1

expression, noun

snack with drinks; drinking accompaniment

Refers to food eaten while drinking alcohol, like appetizers or small dishes that go well with sake, beer, etc.

酒さけのお供ともに枝えだ豆まめを頼たのんだ。
I ordered edamame as a snack with my drink.
このチーズは酒さけのお供ともにぴったりだ。
This cheese is perfect as a snack with drinks.

Written forms

酒さけのお供とも
Standard kanji spelling; お供 means 'companion' and here refers to food that accompanies drinks.
酒さけのお友とも
Playful or softer variant using お友 (friend); less common but understood.

Kanji

酒sake, alcohol
供submit, offer, present
友

friend

Similar words

おつまみ
おつまみ is a more common, casual term for snacks eaten with alcohol. 酒のお供 is a slightly more literary or playful expression.
肴さかな
肴 specifically means a dish eaten while drinking sake, often with a traditional nuance. 酒のお供 is broader and can be used for any alcoholic drink.

Etymology

Compound of 酒 (sake, alcohol) + の (possessive particle) + お供 (companion). Literally 'a companion for alcohol', referring to food that accompanies drinks.