Suki
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈsu.kɪʔ/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Suki is a noun meaning (Philippines, business) a favored customer; a regular who receives preferential treatment.
Meaning
(Philippines, business) a favored customer; a regular who receives preferential treatment.
More Meanings
- (Japan, martial arts) An opening to the enemy; a weak spot that provides an advantage for one's opponent.
Example Sentences
Near the opposite end of the suki continuum, the "subjective" pole, are special suki.
This gluing is "stoppage," and every stoppage means giving an advantage to the enemy, which is a suki.
The suki relationship in the Philippines, a credit/marketing linkage, is often assumed to be exploitative of the fisher.
Often, though, a suki to the chest will cause the sword to become lodged between bone and cartilage making it very difficult to quickly remove.
Word Forms
- sukis
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include clientess, sutleress, siscon, oiran, kitten, courtesan.
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