noun
weak sake; unrefined sake
Archaic term for low-quality, weak, or unrefined sake. Not used in modern Japanese outside of historical or literary contexts.
古文書には「醨」を飲む庶民の姿が描かれている。
Ancient documents depict commoners drinking weak sake called 'mosoro'.
Modern term for unrefined, cloudy sake; もそろ is an archaic equivalent.
Refined, clear sake; contrasts with the weak, unrefined nature of もそろ.
The historical derivation is uncertain; the kanji 醨 and 醪 are both associated with unrefined or weak alcoholic beverages in classical Chinese and Japanese texts.