How to Pronounce "tori"
word
/ˈtɔɹi/
TAWR-ee
/tˈɔːɹi/
TAW-ree
Definition
In judo and some other Japanese martial arts, 'tori' is the person who performs a technique or initiates an action, as opposed to 'uke', who receives it.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈtɔɹi/
British English
/tˈɔːɹi/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
TAWR-ee
UK
TAW-ree
Listen in Context
In judo, the tori practices throwing techniques.
The teacher explained what tori and uke mean.
Tori always tries to use correct form during practice.
Today, I was the tori while we learned a new throw.