Japanese dictionary

Dictionary: “脇役”

脇役

わきやく

supporting role (actor); minor role

Example sentence

When Kate played a minor part in a movie, her acting was criticized.

Kanji details

Kun/On information

脇
On
きょう
Kun
わき;わけ
Stroke count
10

・armpit

・the other way

・another place

・flank

・supporting role

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役
On
やく;えき
Kun
—
Stroke count
7

・duty

・war

・campaign

・drafted labor

・office

・service

・role

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