uke

IPA(Pronunciation)

/ˈuːke/

Noun

Japanese slang

(judo, martial arts) The training partner against whom tori performs a move. / (Japanese fiction, fandom slang) A passive or submissive male fictional character in a same-sex relationship; a bottom.

Japanese Meaning

（柔道、武道において）技をかけられる練習相手、受け役 / （日本のフィクション、ファンダムスラング）同性愛関係における受動的または従順な男性キャラクター、いわゆる『受けキャラ』

What is this buttons?

During practice, the uke rolled safely to absorb the throw while the tori completed the ippon seoi-nage.

Google Translation / DeepL Translation

練習中、受け役は投げを受け止めるために安全に転がり、投げ手が一本背負い投げを決めた。

Details

Sense（1）

(judo, martial arts) The training partner against whom tori performs a move.

Sense（2）

(Japanese fiction, fandom slang) A passive or submissive male fictional character in a same-sex relationship; a bottom.

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ukes

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uke

（ plural ）

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