Definition of 脇役 (わきやく)

わきやく

脇役

わきやく

wakiyaku

noun, no-adjective
supporting role (actor), minor role
Other readings:
傍役【わきやく】
わき役【わきやく】
Related Kanji
armpit, the other way, another place, flank, supporting role
duty, war, campaign, drafted labor, office, service, role
bystander, side, besides, while, nearby, third person
Example sentences(showing 3 results)

ケイト
えい
映画
わきやく
脇役
えん
演じた
とき
かのじょ
彼女の
えん
演技
はん
批判
When Kate played a minor part in a movie, her acting was criticized

かれ
げき
わきやく
わき役
えん
演じた
He played a minor part in the play

It's nothing impressive. It's just a bit part in that play