Word details
脇役
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 脇役.
Dictionary
Entry
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.
Character notes
Kanji in this Word
脇
armpit, the other way, another place, flank, supporting role
10 strokesFrequency 1,806Grade 8
On
キョウ
Kun
わきわけ
役
duty, war, campaign, drafted labor, office, service, role
7 strokesFrequency 315JLPT N2Grade 3
On
ヤクエキ
Nanori
ちゃく
傍
bystander, side, besides, while, nearby, third person
12 strokesFrequency 1,660JLPT N1Grade 8
On
ボウ
Kun
かたわ.らわきおか-はたそば
Nanori
び
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