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.
議論で受け身の姿勢を取るのは良くない。
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.
彼は受け身な性格で、自分から行動しない。
He has a passive personality and doesn't take action on his own.
受け身のままではチャンスを逃す。
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.
日本語の受け身は「れる・られる」で作る。
The Japanese passive is formed with 'reru/rareru'.
この文を受け身に書き換えてください。
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.
柔道ではまず受け身を習う。
In judo, you first learn ukemi (breakfalls).
受け身が上手い人は怪我をしにくい。
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.
indirect passive
suffering passive