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Noun: sake  seyk
  1. A reason for wanting something done
    "for your sake"; "died for the sake of his country";
    - interest
     
  2. The purpose of achieving or obtaining
    "for the sake of argument"
Noun: sake[2]  saa-kee
  1. Japanese alcoholic beverage made from fermented rice; usually served hot
    - saki, rice beer

Derived forms: sakes

Type of: aim, alcohol, alcoholic beverage, alcoholic drink, benefit, booze [informal], design, inebriant, intent, intention, intoxicant, juice [N. Amer, informal], purpose, welfare

Part of: rice

Encyclopedia: Sake, North Kivu