also: からさけ
noun
Archaic term for vinegar. In modern Japanese, 酢 (す) is the standard word. からざけ may appear in historical texts or classical literature.
古文書には「苦酒」を調味料として使う記述がある。
In old documents, there are descriptions of using 'karazake' (vinegar) as a seasoning.
Archaic kanji spelling for vinegar. The reading からざけ is the primary reading for this form.
Alternate reading からさけ for the 苦酒 spelling, restricted to this form.
Variant archaic kanji spelling for vinegar, also read からざけ.
The exact derivation is uncertain. The kanji 苦 (bitter) and 辛 (spicy) suggest a sour or pungent taste, but the historical origin of the reading からざけ is unclear.