non-drinker; someone who cannot drink alcohol
Refers to a person who cannot drink alcohol, often due to low tolerance or personal choice. Contrasts with 上戸 (じょうご), a drinker.
See also: 上戸
I'm a non-drinker, so I can't drink alcohol.
He's a non-drinker, so he always orders oolong tea.
下戸 is counted with 人 since it describes a type of person.
Standard kanji spelling; commonly used in news and everyday contexts.
Katakana spelling sometimes used for emphasis or in casual writing.
下戸 also designated the lowest household grade under the ancient administrative system. Its drinking sense is traditionally linked to the smaller amount of sake served to such households, though Chinese-derived explanations have also been proposed.