酒気
also: さかけ
しゅ
き
Meanings
1
smell of alcohol; liquor smell
Refers to the odor of alcohol on a person's breath or body. Often used in legal or formal contexts (e.g., driving under the influence).
The smell of alcohol was detected on the driver.
You must not drive under the influence of alcohol.
2
tipsiness; intoxication
Describes the state of being mildly drunk or affected by alcohol. Often used in set phrases like 酒気を帯びる.
He came home showing signs of intoxication.
Expressions
- 酒気を帯びているbe drunk; be intoxicated; be under the influence of alcohol