Meaning & Definition of word "Saki"
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.