noun
Uncommon
tori
TOR-ee
Tori (noun) means In martial arts practice, the partner who performs the technique on the training partner (the uke). Example: “In this drill, you'll take turns being tori and uke.”
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In martial arts practice, the partner who performs the technique on the training partner (the uke).
"In this drill, you'll take turns being tori and uke."
How to use tori
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe person actively performing a throw or technique in paired martial arts practice, as opposed to the partner receiving it.
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Etymology
Borrowed from Japanese, from a verb meaning "to take" or "to pick up" — the one who takes the initiative in the exercise.
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What does “tori” mean?
The word “tori” means in martial arts practice, the partner who performs the technique on the training partner (the uke). In plain terms, the person actively performing a throw or technique in paired martial arts practice, as opposed to the partner receiving it.
How do you pronounce “tori”?
“Tori” is pronounced TOR-ee (/ˈtoɹ.i/ in IPA).
How do you use “tori” in a sentence?
Here is “tori” used in a sentence: “In this drill, you'll take turns being tori and uke.”
What part of speech is “tori”?
“Tori” is a noun.
Where does the word “tori” come from?
The word “tori” comes from Japanese. Borrowed from Japanese, from a verb meaning "to take" or "to pick up" — the one who takes the initiative in the exercise.
Is “tori” a common word?
“Tori” is an uncommon word in modern English.
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