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菊酒

Reading

Kana: きくざけ
Romaji: kikuzake
Kana
Romaji

Definitions

1

chrysanthemum sake; rice wine infused with chrysanthemum, served on the Chrysanthemum Festival (September 9th, 9/9)

(Food term)
See also: 重陽
2

strong mirin, typical of Kaga and Higo provinces

(Food term)
See also: 味醂 (reading みりん)

Kanji

Reading: キク
Meaning: chrysanthemum
Readings: シュ、 さけ、 さか-
Meanings: sake, alcohol