- 1. [n, adj-no] supporting role (actor); minor role
Kanji in this word
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脇
armpit, the other way, another place, flank, supporting roleOn: キョウ (kyou)Kun: わき (waki)、 わけ (wake)
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役
duty, war, campaign, drafted labor, office, service, roleOn: ヤク (yaku)、 エキ (eki)
Example Sentences
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.