受身
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Base noun form. Refers to the grammatical passive voice in Japanese, where the subject receives the action.
Theme
In a Japanese language class, User and their teacher, Yamada-sensei, discuss how to express experiences using passive voice in everyday situations.
受身
うけみ
passive (voice)
Core Language Building BlocksCore Forms & Grammar Patterns
Memory Hook
Think of a 'passive' person who just receives actions. 'Uke-mi' sounds like 'you came' — you came to be acted upon!
Cultural Note
In Japanese grammar, 『受身』 (ukemi) refers to the passive voice, commonly used in formal writing and speech to emphasize the receiver of an action.
Forms
Base: 受身Base noun form. Refers to the grammatical passive voice in Japanese, where the subject receives the action.