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脇役、傍役、わき役 わきやく wakiyaku

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  1. noun (common) (futsuumeishi)nouns which may take the genitive case particle 'no' supporting role (actor); minor role

Kanji in this word

armpit, the, other
duty, war, campaign

Example sentences

彼はその劇でわき役を演じた。
kare ha sono geki de wakiyaku wo enji ta 。
He played a minor part in the play.
たいしたことじゃありません。その劇中のほんの脇役です。
taishita koto ja ari mase n 。 sono gekichuu no hon'no wakiyaku desu 。
It's nothing impressive. It's just a bit part in that play.
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。
keito ga aru eiga de wakiyaku wo enji ta toki 、 kanojo no engi ha hihan sa re mashi ta 。
When Kate played a minor part in a movie, her acting was criticized.

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