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JLPT N3

洋酒

This is the Japanese general term for alcoholic drinks that aren’t Japanese, like whiskey, wine, and gin.

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Noun

Western Liquor / Foreign Spirits

An umbrella term for alcoholic drinks that originated outside of Japan. This primarily refers to spirits like whiskey, brandy, and gin, but can also include wine.

Example

この 店 は 洋酒 の 種類 が 豊富 です 。

This bar has a wide variety of Western liquors.

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This is the Japanese general term for alcoholic drinks that aren't Japanese, like whiskey, wine, and gin.
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