Definition of 受け (うけ)

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受け

うけ

uke

Common word
View details for kanji: 受
noun, noun (suffix)
1.
popularity, favour, favor, reception
noun
2.
defense, defence, reputation
3.
agreement
2 more definitions
4.
receiver of technique (e.g. in martial arts)
5.
submissive partner of a homosexual relationship(usually kana, colloquialism)(often abbr. 凹 on gay SNS sites)
See also:猫,  攻め,  タチ
Other readings:
請け【うけ】
、
承け【うけ】
Related Kanji
受 accept, undergo, answer (phone), take, get, catch, receive
請 solicit, invite, ask
承 acquiesce, hear, listen to, be informed, receive