わきやく

脇役

supporting role (actor); minor role

N5Common wordNoun

Noun, No-adjective

supporting role (actor)•minor role

Example Sentences

彼(かれ)はその劇でわき役を演じた。

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。

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(とき)、彼女の演技は批判されました。

When Kate played a minor part in a movie, her acting was criticized.

armpit, the other way, another place, flank, supporting role

キョウ / わき

duty, war, campaign, drafted labor, office, service, role

ヤク / —