Japanese

Noun

焼酎 ‎(shinjitai kanji, kyūjitai kanji 燒酎, hiragana しょうちゅう, romaji shōchū, historical hiragana せうちう)

1. shochu - a Japanese alcoholic beverage, most commonly distilled from barley, sweet potato, or rice

   Typically 25% alcohol by volume (ABV), making it weaker than whisky, but stronger than wine and sake. Higher-proof versions are also available, with ABV levels of 40-50%.

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