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名脇役 (めいわきやく) — excellent supporting role | Kumi Dictionary

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名脇役

名脇役

名めい脇わき役やく

excellent supporting role

Kanji Vocab Music & Entertainment23 strokes

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めいわきやく

Noun

1.

excellent supporting role, outstanding supporting actor

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Kanji that make up this word

な・-な…(3)

name・noted・distinguished・reputation

わき・わけ…(1)

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

duty・war・campaign・drafted labor・office…(2)

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