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Uke - Encyclopedia Glossary Meaning Explanation Uke (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03) |
 | | In Aikido training this means that the uke initiates an attack against his partner (the nage or "thrower"), who then defends himself with a technique, generally causing the uke to be pinned or thrown. |
 | | In anime and manga, especially shounen-ai, yaoi and hentai, uke is a general term for a partner in a relationship who is predominantly femme, a bottom, and/or a submissive. |
 | | Uke are generally younger characters who are shorter, younger, or otherwise have an appearance slightly more 'cuddly' than handsome. |
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