Dictionary: “脇役”

脇役

わきやく

supporting role (actor); minor role

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

Kun/On information

脇

On: きょう
Kun: わき;わけ
Stroke count: 10

・armpit

・the other way

・another place

・flank

・supporting role

役

On: やく;えき
Kun: —
Stroke count: 7

・duty

・war

・campaign

・drafted labor

・office

・service

・role