Illustration: Behind a community hall's small stage, a child stands beside the curtain rope with both hands carefully positioned on it. Through the opening, two other children in simple animal costumes wait to begin their play.

JLPT N3nounLevel estimated by Bebop

役やく

yaku

role, duty

役に立つ means to be useful. Note written by AI.

Example sentences

彼かれが重要じゅうような役やくを果はたした。
He played an important part.
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彼かれは議長ぎちょうの役やくを務つとめた。
He acted as chairman.
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何なんの役やくにも立たたない。
It is good for nothing.
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Kanji in 役

役duty; warOnヤク・エキ

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