Japanese Dictionary

Meaning of 受け(うけ) in Japanese

受け, 請け, 承け
Kana Reading
うけ
Romaji
uke
Word Senses
  • Parts of speech
    noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
    Meaning
    popularity; favour; favor; reception
  • Parts of speech
    Meaning
    defense; defence; reputation
  • Parts of speech
    Meaning
    agreement
  • Parts of speech
    Meaning
    receiver of technique (e.g. in martial arts)
  • Parts of speech
    Meaning
    submissive partner of a homosexual relationship


Kanji in this word

JLPT 2

8 strokes

acquiesce, hear, listen to, be informed, receive

On'Yomi: ショウ, ジョウ

Kun'Yomi: うけたまわ.る, う.ける, ささ.げる, とど.める, たす.ける, こ.らす, つい.で, すく.う

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JLPT 1

15 strokes

solicit, invite, ask

On'Yomi: セイ, シン, ショウ

Kun'Yomi: こ.う, う.ける

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JLPT 3

8 strokes

accept, undergo, answer (phone), take, get, catch, receive

On'Yomi: ジュ

Kun'Yomi: う.ける, -う.け, う.かる

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