ワイン

• Reading: ワイン
• Romaji: wain
• Pronunciation: /wa.i.n/

Meaning

Wine. An alcoholic beverage made from fermented grapes.

A loanword from English 'wine.' Japan has a growing domestic wine industry, particularly in Yamanashi Prefecture. Common compounds include 赤ワイン (red wine), 白ワイン (white wine), and ワイングラス (wine glass). Wine culture has become increasingly popular in Japan.

Examples

1. イタリア料理には赤ワインが合う。 Red wine goes well with Italian food.
2. 山梨県は日本のワインの産地として有名だ。 Yamanashi Prefecture is famous as a wine-producing region in Japan.
3. 記念日にワインで乾杯した。 We toasted with wine on our anniversary.

Usage Guide

Context: dining, celebrations, culture

Tone: neutral

Origin & History

Borrowed from English 'wine,' which traces back through Germanic languages to Latin 'vinum.' Entered Japanese as wine culture spread during the Meiji period.

Cultural Context

Era: Meiji period

Generation: Adults

Social background: Universal