<p>I heard that was water. 
I thought that was sake, too.</p>

<p>That is called Mizu-Sakazuki (Hai). 
It means final water in life.
Breaking cup means that, too.</p>

<p>Before battle against strong enemy (Kiryuin's mother), they did that.</p>

<p>The scene was talked about in Japan, too.</p>

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2014-03-13T03:41:35.460Z
Oh wow, did not even know that existed. I think that fits the plot a bit better then original sakazuki. " The ceremonial drinking of water(mizu sakazuki) was customary among soldiers immediately prior to battle.This old samurai custom was a means of praying to the gods for good luck..."
Dimitri mx
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2015-09-29T19:58:34.643Z
This is true as far as I know, but can you add some references for that?
mivilar
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2015-10-05T14:36:45.303Z
episode 22 or 23, Sakazuki stopped her mate to break their cups.that was not sake.
hm_ngr
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2014-03-13T03:31:12.147Z
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hm_ngr
<p>This is likely to be a Sakazuki, which are  small to medium-sized ceremonial cups during a celebration, most commonly used at weddings and other special occasions such as tea ceremonies. The Yakuza are know for their particular initiation ceremony where the initiate exchanges Sakazuki with the Oyabun (Boss) as a vow of loyalty.</p>

<p><img src="https://i.sstatic.net/S0O5Z.jpg" alt="Two cups no girl."></p>

<p>As for the underage drinking, the legal drinking and smoking age is 20 in Japan. Typically it's socially acceptable to drink a little for celebrations. </p>

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2014-02-09T05:16:09.297Z
So you are saying that was sake?
Braiam
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2014-02-09T18:25:49.023Z
Yes, it's probably sake.
кяαzєя
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2014-04-03T13:50:39.880Z
If not it's a soft drink like like [Pocari Sweat](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pocari_Sweat).
кяαzєя
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2014-02-09T01:04:37.863Z
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кяαzєя
<p>In episode 17 of <em>Kill la Kill</em>, Kiryūin Satsuki brings out a toast to their success with what looks like a cup of sake. But, considering it is a school and they are between the ages of 16 and 19, they shouldn't be allowed to drink this yet, right? So what did they toast with?</p>

<p><img src="https://i.sstatic.net/jA9sL.jpg" alt="enter image description here"> </p>

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2014-02-10T03:49:48.777Z
Do you realize that they have just returned victorious from a war in which they established control over all Japan? Who, exactly, do you think is going to stop them from drinking alcohol?
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What did they use for their toast?
# What did they use for their toast?
Posted by: username_0 on 2014-02-08
In episode 17 of *Kill la Kill*, Kiryūin Satsuki brings out a toast to their success with what looks like a cup of sake. But, considering it is a school and they are between the ages of 16 and 19, they shouldn't be allowed to drink this yet, right? So what did they toast with?

![enter image description here](https://i.sstatic.net/jA9sL.jpg)
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> **Comments:**
> **username_1**: Do you realize that they have just returned victorious from a war in which they established control over all Japan? Who, exactly, do you think is going to stop them from drinking alcohol?  
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## 2 answers
### Answer by username_4 on 2014-02-09. Score: 9 | Accepted answer
This is likely to be a Sakazuki, which are small to medium-sized ceremonial cups during a celebration, most commonly used at weddings and other special occasions such as tea ceremonies. The Yakuza are know for their particular initiation ceremony where the initiate exchanges Sakazuki with the Oyabun (Boss) as a vow of loyalty.

![Two cups no girl.](https://i.sstatic.net/S0O5Z.jpg)

As for the underage drinking, the legal drinking and smoking age is 20 in Japan. Typically it's socially acceptable to drink a little for celebrations.
> **Comments:**
> **username_5** (2014-02-09): So you are saying that was sake?  
> **username_4** (2014-02-09): Yes, it's probably sake.  
> **username_4** (2014-04-03): If not it's a soft drink like like [Pocari Sweat](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pocari_Sweat).  
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### Answer by username_2 on 2014-03-13. Score: 2
I heard that was water.
I thought that was sake, too.

That is called Mizu-Sakazuki (Hai).
It means final water in life.
Breaking cup means that, too.

Before battle against strong enemy (Kiryuin's mother), they did that.

The scene was talked about in Japan, too.
> **Comments:**
> **username_0** (2014-03-13): Oh wow, did not even know that existed. I think that fits the plot a bit better then original sakazuki. " The ceremonial drinking of water(mizu sakazuki) was customary among soldiers immediately prior to battle.This old samurai custom was a means of praying to the gods for good luck..."  
> **username_3** (2015-09-29): This is true as far as I know, but can you add some references for that?  
> **username_2** (2015-10-05): episode 22 or 23, Sakazuki stopped her mate to break their cups.that was not sake.  
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