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sake

/seɪk/

Meanings
  • noun

    A traditional Japanese alcoholic beverage made from fermented rice.

    - "He enjoys drinking sake with sushi."
    - "Sake is an essential part of Japanese culture."

Pronunciation
  1. /seɪk/



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  2. /sɑːkeɪ/



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Synonyms

sake
Variants
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sake , sakes , saki , sakis , art for art's sake , for goodness' sake , for heaven's sake , for old times' sake , for simplicity's sake , for the sake of appearances , for the sake of it , just for the sake of it , for the sake of simplicity
Etymology
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Sake originated in Japan around the 3rd century AD. It is derived from the Japanese word 'nuka-sake', which means 'fermented rice'.


Trivia
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  1. Sake is the most consumed alcoholic beverage in Japan.

  2. The best sake is made from Yamada Nishiki rice.

  3. Sake can be aged for up to 30 years.


Related Concepts
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  1. Nihonshu: Another name for sake in Japan.

  2. Rice Wine: A common name for sake outside of Japan.


Culture
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Sake is a significant part of Japanese culture and is often served at special occasions and celebrations. It is traditionally served in small cups and is best enjoyed at a slightly warm temperature. Sake has also been featured in Japanese literature, art, and music.

How to Memorize "sake"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a traditional Japanese setting with people enjoying sake in small cups.

  2. associate

    - Associate sake with Japanese culture and special occasions.

  3. mnemonics

    - Remember the acronym FERMENTED: Fermented Rice, Essential, Rice Wine, Made in Temperature, Enjoyed Daily.


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