Uke
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Definition
Uke is a term for a passive or submissive male fictional character in a same-sex relationship, especially one portrayed as the bottom.
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What does uke mean?
In fictional same-sex relationships, an uke is a male character portrayed as passive or submissive. The term can also describe the character presented as the bottom.
Uke in fiction
Uke is used in discussions of yaoi, fanfiction, and related fictional media. It describes a character role or portrayal rather than a general word for every submissive man.