Glossary

English [Romaji]
Japanese
Pronunciation
nama
生なま

unpasteurized


namachozō
生なま貯ちょ蔵ぞう

The initial pasteurization of conventional sake is omitted. The sake is stored unpasteurized and undergoes sterilization once, at the product bottling stage only.


namazake
生なま酒ざけ

Unpasteurized sake


namazume
生なま詰づめ

Sake pasteurized before storage, but omit the second pasteurization at the bottling stage prior to shipping.


nigami
苦にが味み

A term used to describe bitterness.


nuka
糠ぬか

Rice dust/powder, a byproduct of rice milling.