Shōchū: a Japanese distilled spirit made from ingredients like sweet potato, barley, or rice. Alcohol content varies; commonly served with water, on the rocks, or with hot water.
居酒屋で芋焼酎を注文した。
I ordered sweet-potato shōchū at the izakaya.
焼酎は水で割って飲む人が多い。
Many people dilute shōchū with water when drinking it.
お土産に焼酎を買って帰った。
I bought shōchū to bring home as a souvenir.