Asake
/ΙΛsΙΛ.kΙ/noun
A type of sake that is traditionally brewed in Japan.
Did you know?In ancient Japan, sake was often used in Shinto rituals to purify spaces and summon divine spirits, making it much more than just a beverage.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Japanese
Proto-Japanese
*sake
βan alcoholic beverage made from fermented rice.β
Early Middle Japanese
Middle Japanese
ι (sake)
βa drink that was used in rituals and ceremonies.β
17th Century
Early Modern Japanese
ζΈ ι (seishu)
βrefined sake, indicating a more pure and ritualistic form.β
Modern Japanese
Modern Japanese
ζ₯ζ¬ι (nihonsu)
βJapanese sake, reflecting its cultural significance and identity.β