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Sake Definition: For the Sake of & Japanese Rice Wine (2 meaning)
Meaning 1：for the sake of (sake)
sake
/seɪk; ˈsɑːki/
n.
used to explain why you do something, because of a particular person or thing.
for the sake of
➕
/fɔːr ðə seɪk ɒv/
n.
Used to indicate the reason or purpose for an action, often to benefit someone or achieve something.
📘 Details & Usage
📖 Root Explanation
Sense1: Old English 'sacu' (cause); Sense2: Japanese 'sake' (rice wine).
💡 Mnemonic
Remember: 'for the sake of' = 'for the cause'; Japanese 'sake' = 'sah-kee' drink.
📖 Example
He turned off his computer for the sake of getting a better night's sleep.
He turned off his computer for the purpose of getting a better night's sleep.
🔗 Collocations
for the sake of argument – Used when discussing a point hypothetically
for the sake of convenience – To make things easier or simpler
for the sake of peace – In order to maintain harmony
🔄 Synonyms
for the purpose of (prep. phrase) – Indicates the reason or goal of an action.
in order to (phrase) – Used to express purpose.
for the benefit of (prep. phrase) – To help or advantage someone.
📖 Cultural Story
The phrase 'for the sake of' has been used since Middle English to denote purpose. Japanese sake, introduced to the West in the 19th century, is made by fermenting rice.
Meaning 2：sake (sake)
sake
/seɪk; ˈsɑːki/
n.
a traditional Japanese alcoholic drink made from fermented rice.
sake
➕
/ˈsɑːki/
n.
A traditional Japanese alcoholic beverage made from fermented rice, often served warm or cold.
📘 Details & Usage
📖 Example
We enjoyed a small cup of warm sake with our sushi dinner.
We drank a small cup of warm sake while eating our sushi dinner.
🔗 Collocations
warm sake – Sake that is heated before serving
sake bottle – A container for pouring sake
drink sake – To consume sake
🔄 Synonyms
rice wine (n.) – A generic term for alcoholic drinks made from rice, including sake.
nihonshu (n.) – The Japanese word for sake, commonly used in Japan.
Japanese rice wine (n.) – Another name for sake, emphasizing its origin and ingredients.
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