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Sake Glossary 日本酒用語集

Essential sake terminology explained in simple terms. Key concepts to deepen your understanding of Japanese sake.

日本酒に関する専門用語をわかりやすく解説します。日本酒の理解を深めるための重要な用語を集めました。

Brewing Process (製法)

Rice Polishing Ratio (Seimai Buai) 精米歩合

Brewing Process

Indicates how much the rice has been milled. Lower values mean more of the rice has been polished away, creating more refined flavors.

白米をどれだけ削って磨いたかを示す数値。数値が低いほど米を多く削り、香りや繊細な味わいを引き出す。

Namazake 生酒

Brewing Process

Unpasteurized sake. It retains fresh, vivid flavors and requires refrigeration.

火入れ(加熱殺菌)をしていない日本酒。鮮烈な風味とフレッシュさが特徴で、要冷蔵。

Yeast (Kobo) 酵母

Brewing Process

Microorganisms responsible for fermentation, playing a key role in the aroma and flavor of sake.

発酵を進める微生物。日本酒の香りや味に大きく影響を与える。

Type (種類)

Ginjo 吟醸

Type

A type of premium sake made with rice polished to 60% or less, fermented at low temperatures. Known for its fruity aroma and light taste.

精米歩合60%以下の白米を低温で発酵させた日本酒。フルーティな香りと軽やかな口当たりが特徴。

Taste (味わい)

Sake Meter Value (SMV) 日本酒度

Taste

A scale indicating sweetness or dryness. Positive values = dry; negative = sweet.

日本酒の甘口・辛口の目安となる数値。プラス値で辛口、マイナス値で甘口とされる。

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