suffix
alcohol; alcoholic drink; liqueur
Suffix used in names of alcoholic beverages, such as 日本酒 (nihonshu, sake), 梅酒 (umeshu, plum wine), or 果実酒 (kajitsushu, fruit liqueur). Not a standalone word.
日本酒は米から作られるお酒です。
Nihonshu is an alcoholic drink made from rice.
梅酒は甘くて飲みやすいです。
Umeshu is sweet and easy to drink.