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さき【酒】 : saki | define meaning
saki
Pronunciation: [saki]
Definition
Noun
- Alcohol; sake
Etymology
Cognate to standard Japanese さけ【酒】 sake "alcohol; sake".
Notes
The pronunciation "saki" (sah-kee) in English is attributed to the influence of the Okinawan language and its regional dialects on the American presence in Okinawa, as well as the historical influence of Okinawans in Hawai'i.
意味：さけ【酒】
Categories:
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Cite this entry: Read, Zachary. (2024, March 31). さき【酒】 : saki | define meaning. JLect: Japonic Languages and Dialects Database. Retrieved 2024, September 18, from https://www.jlect.com/entry/1114/saki/.