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

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かん
warming up sake; warmed sake
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熱燗

あつかん
hot sake
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燗酒

かんざけ
warmed sake
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燗徳利

かんどくり
bottle used for warming sake
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燗冷まし

かんざまし
leftover sake (which has cooled)
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人肌燗

ひとはだかん
sake warmed to human body temperature (approx. 37 degrees C)
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燗をつける

かんをつける
to warm up sake
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燗番

かんばん
person in charge of warming sake in a bar