Meaning & Definition of word "Saki"
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Saki
/ˈsɑːki/
noun:
- 1. A type of alcoholic beverage made from fermented rice, similar to sake, typically consumed in Japan.
- Example: At the Japanese restaurant, we ordered a bottle of saki to accompany our sushi.
- 2. A monkey of the genus Pithecia, native to South American forests, characterized by its loud call and often white face.
- Example: The zookeeper showed us the saki, which was swinging from branch to branch in its enclosure.
Etymology
From Japanese 'sake', meaning alcohol or alcoholic beverage.
Common Phrases and Expressions
saki to me!:
A toast or cheer, often used to celebrate with sake.
saki bar:
A bar specializing in serving various types of sake.
Related Words
sake:
A general term for alcoholic beverages in Japanese.
umeshu:
Plum wine, another type of Japanese alcoholic drink.
Slang Meanings of saki
Meaning: A fun social activity involving drinking sake.
Example Sentence: Let's have a saki night this weekend!
Meaning: When someone is overly enthusiastic about sake.
Example Sentence: He's such a saki fanatic, always bringing new brands to try.