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焼酎
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 焼酎.
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shōchū; Japanese spirit distilled from sweet potatoes, rice, etc.
Examples
最新のバイオ技術によって、芋の臭みを最小限に抑え、非常に飲みやすい「芋焼酎」です。
It's very easy to drink potato shochu now that the potato-like smell has been reduced to a low level through use of the latest biotechnology.
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