uke
uke · ukes · uke
The training partner against whom tori performs a moveThe training partner against whom tori performs a move.
/ˈuːke/
Meaning
2 sensesThe training partner against whom tori performs a move.
(Japanese, slang)A passive or submissive male fictional character in a same-sex relationship; a bottom.
More definitions
- a small guitar having four strings
Origin
From Japanese 受け (uke), the 連(れん)用(よう)形(けい) (ren'yōkei, “stem or continuative form”) of thFrom Japanese 受け (uke), the 連(れん)用(よう)形(けい) (ren'yōkei, “stem or continuative form”) of the verb 受(う)ける (ukeru, “to receive, to get”).
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Forms
plural: ukes / ukeSynonyms
1 synonymsClose in meaning
- a small guitar having four strings:ukulele
Antonyms
1 antonymsLessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Plural nouns — Because its plural is irregular