献けん酌しゃく

noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru'

offering a drink; pouring sake for a guest

Formal term for the act of pouring an alcoholic drink, typically sake, for a guest or superior as a gesture of hospitality or respect. Often used in ceremonial or traditional settings.

• 宴えん席せきで、新しん郎ろう新しん婦ぷが両りょう親しんに献けん酌しゃくした。

  At the banquet, the bride and groom offered drinks to their parents.

• 彼かれは来らい賓ひんに献けん酌しゃくする役やくを任まかされた。

  He was assigned the role of pouring drinks for the honored guests.