Kanji

役

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

Kanji

Grade

Grade 3

Strokes

7 strokes

Radical

彳部

On'yomi (Chinese Reading)

ヤク, エキ

Nanori (Name Reading)

つら, まもる, ゆき

Common Readings

エキ, ヤク

Example sentences

役 やく
彼女は劇で主役を演じた

She played the leading role in the play.

悪者 わるもの
彼は映画の中で悪者の役を演じている。

He plays the role of a villain in the movie.

役に立つ やくにたつ
この本は勉強にとても役に立ちます。

This book is very useful for studying.

簡便 かんべん
電子レンジは簡便に調理ができるのでとても役に立つ。

Microwaves are very useful because they allow for simple and convenient cooking.

役目 やくめ
彼は自分の役目を果たした。

He fulfilled his duty.

尻ぬぐい しりぬぐい
部下の尻ぬぐいをするのは、上司の役目だ。

Cleaning up after subordinates is the boss's job.

役割 やくわり
彼はチームの中で重要な役割を果たしている

He plays an important role within the team.

における における
現代社会におけるインターネットの役割は、ますます重要になっている。

The role of the internet in modern society is becoming increasingly important.

役立つ やくだつ
この本は日本語の勉強にとても役立つ。

This book is very useful for studying Japanese.

高める たかめる
読書は想像力を高めるのに役立ちます。

Reading helps to enhance one's imagination.

Example Vocabulary

役

やく

role; part; duty; office; service

役に立つ

やくにたつ

to be useful; to be helpful

役目

やくめ

duty; role; function

役割

やくわり

role; part; duty

役立つ

やくだつ

to be useful; to be helpful

役に立てる

やくにたてる

to put to use; to make useful; to utilize

主役

しゅやく

leading role; leading part; protagonist

役者

やくしゃ

actor; clever person

悪役

あくやく

villain; bad guy; antagonist

現役

げんえき

active service; on active duty; currently active

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