Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

ukemi

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 1.18 in modern English

Syllables: uke-mi
IPA

11

Scrabble Score

5

Letters

2

Syllables

5

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

The set of breakfall and roll techniques used by uke to safely fall and accept attacks from tori.

Uncountable

Example Sentences

"This will also tend to assist in the development of a good style, for it is noticeable that those men with the 'best' and 'freest' styles are also those with the most effective ukemi."

Usage

Uncountable

Questions

What does ukemi mean?: The set of breakfall and roll techniques used by uke to safely fall and accept attacks from tori.

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