JLPT N1

vinegar; sour

Item 549 of 642 | 12 strokes | Radical: 酉 (sake jar)

Readings

On'yomiサク
Kun'yomi

Mnemonic

When the SAKE JAR goes wrong, it becomes VINEGAR.

Example Words

酢 (す) vinegar
酢の物 (すのもの) vinegared dish
酢酸 (さくさん) acetic acid