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What is the Kanji for 'Drunk'? | 酔

If you are wondering what is the Japanese Kanji for 'Drunk', you've come to the right place!

The Japanese Kanji for 'Drunk' is 酔.

    kanji

    Meaning

    Drunk

    Reading

    kunyomi

    yo

    onyomiすい

    sui

    Parts

    Bird of the zodiac

    Example Word

    酔っ払い: drunk. The Japanese noun '酔っ払い (よっぱらい)' refers to a person who is drunk or intoxicated. It is often used in a casual or slightly humorous context to describe someone who has consumed too much alcohol. For example: That drunk is sleeping on the bench「あの酔っ払いはベンチで寝ている」(あのよっぱらいはベンチでねている). I saw a drunk walking unsteadily「酔っ払いがふらふら歩いているのを見た」(よっぱらいがふらふらあるいているのをみた). The term can carry a slightly negative connotation, depending on the context, but it is generally not overly harsh.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    11

    JLPT

    N1

    Grade

    8

    Frequency

    829

    Handwriting

Parts of the Kanji

If you visually break down this kanji, you can see it is made up of 2 parts:

    radical

    Meaning

    Bird of the zodiac

    component

Words Using

This kanji is used in 4 words:

Kanji Related to Through the Part

These 13 kanji contain the part 酉 as well.

    kanji

    Meaning

    Alcohol, Sake

    kanji

    Meaning

    Distribute

    kanji

    Meaning

    Bitter, Acid

    kanji

    Meaning

    Ugly

    kanji

    Meaning

    Vinegar

    kanji

    Meaning

    Cruel, Severe

    kanji

    Meaning

    Brew

    kanji

    Meaning

    Ferment, Fermentation

    kanji

    Meaning

    Pour wine, Bartending

    kanji

    Meaning

    Dairy produce, Dairy

    kanji

    Meaning

    Reward, Repay

    kanji

    Meaning

    Sake

    kanji

    Meaning

    Awakening

Kanji Related to Through the Part

These 3 kanji contain the part 卆 as well.

    kanji

    Meaning

    Frame

    kanji

    Meaning

    Refined, Stylish

    kanji

    Meaning

    Smash

Learn the Kanji

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What does 酔 mean?

酔 means 'Drunk'.

Japanese school students learn this kanji in Junior Highschool, while non-native learners often study it for the JLPT N1 exam.

To help you master this kanji, here's an interactive lesson where you'll practice its readings and meanings.