JLPT N1 Advanced
受身
「受け身」
Passive attitude, grammatical passive voice, or safe falling techniques in martial arts.
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受身 less common spelling
1 Noun, Na-adjective
Passive" / "Reactive
Describes a mindset or stance of waiting for others to act rather than taking the initiative.
Example
彼 は いつも 受け身 で 、 自分 から 意見 を 言わ ない 。
He's always passive and never offers his own opinion.
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2 Noun
Ukemi" (Safe Falling in Martial Arts)
Refers to the defensive technique of falling safely or receiving a throw to prevent injury in martial arts.
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3 Noun
The Passive Voice" (Grammar)
Identifies the grammatical category where the subject receives the action rather than performing it.
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