受身
N1うけみ
受け身
[ukemi]
Meanings
1.NounNo-adjAdj-na
the defensive
2.NounNo-adjAdj-na
passive attitude; passivity; passiveness
3.NounNo-adjAdj-na
《grammar》the passive; passive voice
4.NounNo-adjAdj-na
《martial arts》ukemi (the art of falling safely)
Examples
相手の攻撃に対して受身の姿勢を取った。
I took a defensive stance against the opponent's attack.
受身の態度では成功は望めないだろう。
With a passive attitude, success is unlikely.
柔道では受身を最初に習うことになる。
In judo, you first learn how to fall safely.