脇役

わきやく

Also written わき役, 傍役

Meanings

1. Noun, の-adjective supporting role (actor); minor role

Kanji

• 脇 armpit. Read as わき.
• 役 role. Read as ヤク.

Example sentences

• 彼はその劇でわき役を演じた。
  He played a minor part in the play.
• 彼はその後、映画やドラマで多くの脇役を演じていきました。
  After that, he played many supporting roles in movies and dramas.

Common phrases

• 脇役になる

Words containing 脇役

• 名脇役 (めいわきやく) excellent supporting role

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