noun
yuko
Yuko (noun) means In judo, a scoring result awarded for a throw that lands an opponent partly on their side, worth less than a full point. Example: “The judge signaled a yuko after the incomplete takedown.”
noun
1
In judo, a scoring result awarded for a throw that lands an opponent partly on their side, worth less than a full point.
"As with yukos, kokas are not accumulative, so no amount of kokas are deemed equal to or greater than a yuko."
— Roy Inman, The Judo Handbook (2008)
"The judge signaled a yuko after the incomplete takedown."
2
A Japanese female given name.
"Yuko was promoted to team leader in March."
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Etymology
From Japanese 有効 (yūkō), meaning "effective" or "valid."
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What does “yuko” mean?
The word “yuko” means in judo, a scoring result awarded for a throw that lands an opponent partly on their side, worth less than a full point.
How do you use “yuko” in a sentence?
Here is “yuko” used in a sentence: “The judge signaled a yuko after the incomplete takedown.”
What part of speech is “yuko”?
“Yuko” is a noun.
Where does the word “yuko” come from?
The word “yuko” comes from Japanese. From Japanese 有効 (yūkō), meaning "effective" or "valid.".
How many meanings does “yuko” have?
“Yuko” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: in judo, a scoring result awarded for a throw that lands an opponent partly on their side, worth less than a full point.
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