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"

1. Japanese alcoholic beverage made from fermented rice; usually served hot
   "We ordered a small bottle of sake[2] to accompany our sushi";
   - saki

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