名脇役

Reading

Kana: めいわきやく

Romaji: meiwakiyaku

Definition

noun

1

excellent supporting role; outstanding supporting actor

Kanji

名

Readings: メイ、 ミョウ、 な、 -な

Meanings: name, noted, distinguished, reputation

脇

Readings: キョウ、 わき、 わけ

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

役

Readings: ヤク、 エキ

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