This site will be taken down March 31st, 2026.

This was not an easy decision to make. For the last couple years, I have been struggling to find motivation for this site and to keep up with basic maintenance and security updates. With the rise of AI and more sophisticated tools, the usefulness of sites like this is questionable and traffic has nose-dived. I just don't have it in me to keep doing this. Thank you all for 10 years of support!

Zach

老酒

Readings

Kana: ろうしゅ、ラオチュー、ラオチュウ
Romaji: roushu, raochu-, raochū
Kana
Romaji

Definitions

1

fermented Chinese alcoholic beverage (esp. Shaoxing wine)

Note: ラオチュー is the Chinese name
See also: 紹興酒
2

old alcohol

Kanji

Readings: ロウ、 お.いる、 ふ.ける
Meanings: old man, old age, grow old
Readings: シュ、 さけ、 さか-
Meanings: sake, alcohol