受身
うけみ
ukemi
JLPT N1nounVocabularyLevel 81 - JLPT N1
Quick answer
受身 (うけみ (ukemi)) means "Passive voice". Use this page for pronunciation, example sentences, and related kanji.
Meaning
Passive voice
Also : Passive · The defensive
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Example Sentences
受け身の姿勢では成功できない。
うけみのしせいではせいこうできない。
You cannot succeed with a passive attitude.
Kanji in this word
Grammar to study at this level
- [Noun/Verb dictionary form] + に際して～に際して (ni saishite) - On the occasion of
- [Noun] + をもとに(して)～をもとに (wo moto ni) - Based on
- [Noun/Verb dictionary form] + にあたって～にあたって (ni atatte) - When doing; Upon
- [Plain form verb/adjective] + ものの～ものの (mono no) - Although; Even though
- [Verb/Adjective/Noun] + にしろ/にせよ～にしろ／にせよ (ni shiro/ni seyo) - Even if; Regardless of
Last updated Jun 11, 2026
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