Sharaku

[ shah-rah-koo ]

noun

1. Ta·shu·sai [taw, -sh, oo, -, sahy], flourished 18th century, Japanese printmaker.

Example Sentences

And Miyaizumi Meijo’s flagship brand Sharaku has become one of Japan’s most famous.

From Reuters

Miyamori launched Sharaku, known for its crispness, well-balanced acidity and sweetness, in 2008.

From Reuters

Now that his Sharaku has matched Hiroki in popularity, the two brewers drink together and tease each other about reviews of their alcohol.

From Reuters

Kenji Hiroki says of Miyamori, “you can brew better sake if you have a rival you can respect. Without Sharaku, Hiroki would not be as good as it is.”

From Reuters

Strolling courtesans, Mount Fuji and a popular actor crossing his eyes appear in woodblock prints by leading 18th- and 19th-century artists — Kitagawa Utamaro, Toshusai Sharaku and Katsushika Hokusai.

From New York Times