Japanese Dictionary

Meaning of 酒は百薬の長(さけはひゃくやくのちょう) in Japanese

酒は百薬の長
Kana Reading
さけはひゃくやくのちょう
Romaji
sakehahyakuyakunochō
Word Senses
  • Parts of speech
    Expressions (phrases, clauses, etc.)
    Meaning
    Good wine makes good blood


Kanji in this word

JLPT 3

10 strokes

sake, alcohol

On'Yomi: シュ

Kun'Yomi: さけ, さか-

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JLPT 4

16 strokes

medicine, chemical, enamel, gunpowder, benefit

On'Yomi: ヤク

Kun'Yomi: くすり

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JLPT 5

6 strokes

hundred

On'Yomi: ヒャク, ビャク

Kun'Yomi: もも

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JLPT 5

8 strokes

long, leader

On'Yomi: チョウ

Kun'Yomi: なが.い, おさ

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