醸
to brew, distill; cause
Kanji 1425
to brew, distill; cause
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Synopsis
If you went by the primary meaning of 醸 (brewing) or by the “saké” radical, you’d have no idea why 醸 pops up in sentences about a house with a strange layout, sad violin playing, a chair that feels luxurious, political controversies, and so on. The essay shows why! It also explains terms related to brewing alcohol, as well as types of ginjo saké (and how it has become less flabby!).
Revision history:
Feb. 14, 2022:
- p. 2, Etymology Box: Updated the Henshall etymology.
- p. 13: Added a link to the Kanshudo games.
May 26, 2017: Originally published.
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