Meaning of 肴(さかな) in Japanese

Reading and JLPT level 肴

Kana Reading さかな

Romaji sakana

Parts of speech

noun (common) (futsuumeishi)

Meaning

appetizer or snack served with drinks

Example sentence

豆腐は良い酒の肴になる。 Tofu is a good accompaniment for sake.
Parts of speech

Meaning

performance to liven up a bar; conversation to liven up a party

Examples of 肴, さかな in a sentence

肴

8 strokes

accompaniment for drinks

On'Yomi: コウ

Kun'Yomi: さかな

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