noun

  1. appetizer or snack served with drinks.
  2. performance to liven up a bar, conversation to liven up a party.

Variations

Pronunciation Kanji Kana Is Common
さかな
酒菜 さかな

Contained Kanji Breakdown

accompaniment for drinks
さかな コウ (Kentei Pre-1)
mow, cut grass, subdue
ガイ ゲ おさ.める (Kentei 1)
possess, have, exist
ユウ あり あ.る (3rd, N4)
left hand, cliff(厂) variant
month, moon
つき ゲツ ガツ (1st, N5)