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Since the word is translated phonetically from another writing system, I'd say you can't really argue about the spelling if they're both pronounced the same.
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酒 <- さけ <- Sake: The word for alcoholic beverages in Japan. Commonly used in the west to mean rice wine.
さ <- Sa as in salmon
け <- Ke as in kettle
き <- Ki as in kick
沙紀 <- さき <- Saki: A female given name in Japan.