Uke

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受け (Uke) is a Japanese noun meaning “popularity, favour, favor, reception”.

Meanings

  1. noun, noun suffixpopularity; favour; favor; reception
  2. noundefense; defence; reputation
  3. nounagreement
  4. nounreceiver of technique (e.g. in martial arts)
  5. nounbottom (submissive partner of a homosexual relationship)

Kanji in 受け

accept

Related words

to begto receiveto receiveto acceptknowledgeto take ontaking an examination (esp. for entrance to a school or university)claimto pass (examination)to catchappealreception (desk)