脇役
わきやく supporting role (actor); minor role
Why it means this
脇 (to the side) + 役 (a role) — a supporting role; a bit player (名脇役). Contrast 主役.
Breakdown
Each character links to its full entry — origin story, stroke order, and readings.
わきやく supporting role (actor); minor role
脇 (to the side) + 役 (a role) — a supporting role; a bit player (名脇役). Contrast 主役.
Each character links to its full entry — origin story, stroke order, and readings.