脇役
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 脇役
1
supporting role (actor); minor role
Examples
ケイトがある映画で脇役を演じた時、彼女の演技は批判されました。
When Kate played a minor part in a movie, her acting was criticized.
Kanji in this Word
脇
10 strokes
Frequency: 1806
Grade 8
Meanings
armpit
the other way
another place
flank
supporting role
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
キョウ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
わき
わけ
役
7 strokes
Frequency: 315
JLPT N2
Grade 3
Meanings
duty
war
campaign
drafted labor
office
service
role
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ヤク
エキ
Nanori
— Specialized readings used in names
ちゃく
傍
12 strokes
Frequency: 1660
JLPT N1
Grade 8
Meanings
bystander
side
besides
while
nearby
third person
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ボウ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
かたわ.ら
わき
おか-
はた
そば
Nanori
— Specialized readings used in names
び
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