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

In judo, a scoring result awarded for a throw that lands an opponent partly on their side, worth less than a full point.

"The judge signaled a yuko after the incomplete takedown."

A Japanese female given name.

"Yuko was promoted to team leader in March."

Word forms

yukos plural

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Etymology

From Japanese 有効 (yūkō), meaning "effective" or "valid."

Origin: Japanese

Rhymes for yuko

Kazuko Haruko Yasuko Atsuko Etsuko Nobuko Setsuko Mitsuko Natsuko Shizuko

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Frequently asked questions

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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