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脇役

傍役、 わき役

Reading

Kana: わきやく
Romaji: wakiyaku
Kana
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Definition

1

supporting role (actor); minor role

Kanji

Readings: キョウ、 わき、 わけ
Meanings: armpit, the other way, another place, flank, supporting role
Readings: ヤク、 エキ
Meanings: duty, war, campaign, drafted labor, office, service, role
Readings: ボウ、 かたわ.ら、 わき、 おか-、 はた、 そば
Meanings: bystander, side, besides, while, nearby, third person

Example Sentences

(かれ)はその(げき)でわき(やく)(えん)じた。
➥He played a minor part in the play.
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ケイトがある映画(えいが)脇役(わきやく)(えん)じた(とき)彼女(かのじょ)演技(えんぎ)批判(ひはん)されました。
➥When Kate played a minor part in a movie, her acting was criticized.
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たいしたことじゃありません。その劇中(げきちゅう)のほんの脇役(わきやく)です。
➥It's nothing impressive. It's just a bit part in that play.
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