Sake is a traditional Japanese drink made by fermenting rice. It is similar to wine but made from rice, and can be served hot or cold.
I drank hot sake at the restaurant.
Sake is popular in Japan during festivals.
This use of 'sake' means doing something to help or support someone or something. People use it to show reasons or causes.
She did it for the sake of her children.
Please think about peace's sake.
In this sense, 'sake' shows the reason or goal behind an action. People do things to get a result or benefit.
We work for the sake of success.
He studies hard for the sake of good grades.
People use 'for the sake of' to say that something is done to protect, help, or please someone or something. It is a fixed phrase.
Let's be friends for the sake of harmony.
She stayed calm for their sake.
In some Scottish dialects, 'sake' is used like an exclamation. It shows surprise or tries to convince someone to do something.
Sake! Don't talk like that.
Sake, hurry up or we are late!
In old or formal language, 'sake' often means a reason or motive. It can relate to laws, duties, or moral reasons.
He acted for the king's sake in battle.
The law was made for the public's sake.
