役
Kanji · N2
役 / duty
Kanji for duty, war, or campaign.
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Readings
| Type | Reading | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| On (音) | ヤク、エキ | Sino-Japanese readings — common in compounds. |
| Kun (訓) | — | Native Japanese readings — common standalone or with okurigana. |
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Meaning
役 carries the meaning duty, war, or campaign.
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Common compounds with 役
大役たいやくimportant task / important role / great duty
脇役わきやくsupporting role / minor role
役に立つやくにたつto be helpful / to be useful
役人やくにんgovernment official
役場やくばtown hall
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