Lexical entry

マッコリ

makkori

A traditional Korean milky alcoholic drink made from fermented rice or similar grains.

Food & DrinkPure GairaigoSource: Korean

Meaning

Makgeolli is a traditional Korean alcoholic beverage, usually milky and lightly cloudy, made by fermenting rice or other grains.

Examples

Example Sentences

焼肉屋で冷えたマッコリを注文した。

やきにくやでひえたマッコリをちゅうもんした。

I ordered a cold makgeolli at a yakiniku restaurant.

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マッコリは韓国の伝統的な濁り酒です。

マッコリはかんこくのでんとうてきなにごりざけです。

Makgeolli is a traditional Korean cloudy alcoholic drink.

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辛い料理には、甘みのあるマッコリがよく合います。

からいりょうりには、あまみのあるマッコリがよくあいます。

Sweet makgeolli goes well with spicy food.

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ビビンバ

Korean rice dish with vegetables, meat, and chili paste.

トック

A class of Korean rice cakes made with steamed flour of various grains, including glutinous or non-glutinous rice.

チゲ

A spicy Korean stew-like dish typically containing meat, seafood, or vegetables.

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