Illustrated Flashcards in the Alcohol (酉) Family (Tap Readings for Audio)
Side-by-Side Comparison: 酒 vs. 配
Every kanji below contains the Alcohol (酉) component. Bold readings indicate the primary WaniKani reading:
| Kanji & Meaning | Readings (Bold = Primary) | Shibashi Visual Mnemonic Story | Top Compound Word |
|---|---|---|---|
| 酒 (Alcohol) | ON: しゅ KUN: さけ |
No shoes are needed when you’ve got a massive bottle of sake alcohol. | お酒 (おさけ) — alcohol, rice wine |
| 配 (Distribute) | ON: はい KUN: くば |
A scuba instructor is distributing alcohol in the middle of a highway ... what's going on? | 支配 (しはい) — rule, domination, control |
Essential Japanese Vocabulary Words Built from the Alcohol (酉) Family
Once you can recognize 酒 (Alcohol), 配 (Distribute) by their shared Alcohol (酉) visual motif, practice reading them inside these high-frequency Japanese words from the Shibashi app:
| Japanese Word | Hiragana Reading | English Meaning | JLPT Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| お酒 | おさけ | alcohol, rice wine | JLPT |
| 酒 | さけ | alcohol, sake | JLPT |
| 支配 | しはい | rule, domination, control | JLPT |