Japanese Dictionary

Meaning of 御酌(おしゃく) in Japanese

御酌, お酌
Kana Reading
おしゃく
Romaji
oshaku
Word Senses
  • Parts of speech
    noun (common) (futsuumeishi), noun or participle which takes the aux. verb suru
    Meaning
    pouring alcohol
  • Parts of speech
    Meaning
    person pouring alcohol for guests or customers (typically a woman)
  • Parts of speech
    Meaning
    (apprentice) geisha; dancing girl


Kanji in this word

JLPT 1

10 strokes

bar-tending, serving sake, the host, draw (water), ladle, scoop, pump

On'Yomi: シャク

Kun'Yomi: く.む

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JLPT 3

12 strokes

honorable, manipulate, govern

On'Yomi: ギョ, ゴ

Kun'Yomi: おん-, お-, み-

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