竿さお役やく

noun

top; penetrative partner; seme

Slang term used in erotic contexts, especially in BL (boys' love) and adult media, for the character who takes the active, penetrative role. Derived from 竿 (さお, 'rod') + 役 (やく, 'role').

See also: 竿 (さお)

• このBL漫まん画がでは、竿さお役やくのキャラがとても優やさしい。

  In this BL manga, the top character is very gentle.

• 同どう人じん誌しの竿さお役やくはいつも同おなじ声せい優ゆうが演えんじているイメージがある。

  I have the impression that the same voice actor always plays the top in doujinshi.