Sake
/ˈsɑː.keɪ/noun
A Japanese alcoholic beverage made from fermented rice.
Did you know?The term 'sake' in Japan broadly refers to all alcoholic drinks, making it a magical word for beverage enthusiasts!
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Japanese
Proto-Japanese
saké
“fermented drink; alcohol”
Old Japanese
Old Japanese
sake
“alcoholic beverage, any fermented drink”
Edo Period
Japanese
sake
“refined rice wine, specifically brewed alcohol”
Modern Japanese
Japanese
sake
“specific rice wine, distinct from other alcoholic drinks”