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    3. 名脇役

    名脇役

    名めい脇わき役やく

    excellent supporting role

    NTNounMusic & EntertainmentKanji Vocab23 strokes

    めいわきやく

    Noun

    1.
    excellent supporting role, outstanding supporting actor

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    Kanji that make up this word

    名
    な・-な…(3)
    name・noted・distinguished・reputation
    脇
    わき・わけ…(1)
    armpit・the other way・another place・flank・supporting role
    役
    duty・war・campaign・drafted labor・office…(2)
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