from the Japanese word for "attack" in martial arts, it is the "top" in a homosexual relationship. Stereotyped semes are rugged, "butch," and dominant. They are usually taller, older, and darker haired than their partners. Many anime and manga have gotten away from this stereotype. An example is the charismatic Dr. Muraki from "Yami no Matsuei (Descendents of Darkness)," who is a seme although he is fair-haired and slightly effeminate in appearance.
Slang for "on top" in a BL relationship. Typically the dominant, more masculine character.
in a gay relationship, the 'dominant' or 'male' role (in yaoi there's ALWAYS a 'man' and a 'woman'...goddamn Japanese gender roles :P); from the verb 'semeru'='to attack'
Japanese word, means approximately the same as top
The top in a yaoi pairing... denoted first when listing a pairing.
Japanese term from exercises, especially martial arts, meaning "to attack".