Word details

名脇役

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 名脇役.

Dictionary

Entry

名脇役めいわきやくNounFreq #117837
1

excellent supporting role; outstanding supporting actor

Character notes

Kanji in this Word

name, noted, distinguished, reputation

6 strokesFrequency 177JLPT N4Grade 1

On

メイミョウ

Kun

-な

Nanori

armpit, the other way, another place, flank, supporting role

10 strokesFrequency 1,806Grade 8

On

キョウ

Kun

わきわけ

duty, war, campaign, drafted labor, office, service, role

7 strokesFrequency 315JLPT N2Grade 3

On

ヤクエキ

Nanori

ちゃく

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