Meaning

Primary

Evening Drink

Alternative

Drink With Dinner

Word Type

noun, verbal noun

Explanation

At night you are served an evening drink. It's okay to have a strong drink with dinner every now and then.

Reading

ばんしゃく
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

This is a jukugo word that uses the on'yomi readings of the kanji. You should be able to read this on your own.

Context

Context Sentences

ダイエットのために晩酌を控えています。

I’m holding back from evening drinks because of my diet.

Kanji Composition