酒

酒

Alcohol; sake.

Here, '酒' (sake) refers to alcoholic beverages in general, commonly used when mentioning drinking alcohol.

私は友達と一緒に酒を飲みました。

I drank alcohol with my friends.

In this context, '酒' (sake) refers specifically to Japanese rice wine, a traditional alcoholic drink.

この酒は日本の名物です。

This sake is a specialty of Japan.

Here, '酒' (sake) again refers to alcoholic beverages generally, highlighting a personal preference for drinking.

彼は酒好きですが、適量を守っています。

He likes alcohol but drinks in moderation.