水割り
Meanings
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noun, noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'
diluted alcoholic drink; cut drink; watered-down drink
Typically refers to whisky or shōchū mixed with water. Can also refer to the act of diluting. Common in bars and izakaya.
I'll have a whisky and water, please.
A diluted drink is easier to drink because the alcohol is weaker.
Usage patterns
- 〈酒〉の水割りa water-diluted drink made with 〈alcohol〉
I'd like a whisky and water, please.
- 〈酒〉を水割りにするto dilute 〈alcohol〉 with water
The bartender diluted the shōchū with water for me.
- 水割りで飲むto drink (alcohol) mixed with water
He always drinks his whisky diluted with water.