Meaning

Primary

Standing And Drinking

Alternative

Drinking While Standing

Word Type

noun, verbal noun

Explanation

The meaning is the same as the kanji. When you stand and drink, you're standing and drinking. Or indeed, drinking while standing.

Reading

たちのみ
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

The readings are from the words 立つ and 飲む put together.

Context

Pattern of Use

Common Word Combinations

  • 立ち飲みを楽しむ

    to enjoy drinking while standing

    立ち飲みをしない

    to not drink while standing

    立ち飲みをする

    to drink while standing

Context Sentences

この立ち飲み屋は、生ビールが安くて、おつまみもおいしいですよ。

This standing bar has cheap draft beers and delicious drinking snacks.

一時間後の電車に乗るので、立ち飲みで平気ですよ。

Drinking while standing works for me as I'll be taking a train an hour later.

先日、立ち飲みバーでウイスキーをのんでいたら色々な人と出会いました。

The other day, I met various people while drinking whiskey at a standing bar.

Kanji Composition