noun, noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no', na-adjective
the defensive; being on the defensive
Used in contexts like sports, debates, or conflicts to indicate a defensive posture or being forced to react.
We were on the defensive throughout the match.
It's not good to take a passive stance in a debate.
noun, noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no', na-adjective
passive attitude; passivity
Describes a person's tendency to wait for things to happen rather than taking initiative; often used critically.
He has a passive personality and doesn't take action on his own.
If you remain passive, you'll miss opportunities.
noun, noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no', na-adjective
passive voice; the passive
Grammar term for the passive voice; often used in linguistic explanations.
The Japanese passive is formed with 'reru/rareru'.
Please rewrite this sentence in the passive voice.
noun, noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no', na-adjective
ukemi; breakfall; art of falling safely
Martial arts term for techniques used to receive a throw or fall safely; often left as 'ukemi' in English.
In judo, you first learn ukemi (breakfalls).
People who are good at ukemi are less likely to get injured.
He always ends up being passive at work.
In judo, it's important to take ukemi when you fall.
I was put on the defensive in the argument.
If you make this sentence passive, the meaning changes.
She's always a passive person when it comes to romance.
攻撃的 describes an aggressive, attacking stance, contrasting with the defensive posture of 受け身.
suffering passive