Japanese Dictionary

Meaning of 一役(ひとやく) in Japanese

一役
Kana Reading
ひとやく
Romaji
hitoyaku
Word Senses
  • Parts of speech
    noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
    Meaning
    role (which someone or something plays in a given situation); part; contribution (to a given situation)


Kanji in this word

JLPT 3

7 strokes

duty, war, campaign, drafted labor, office, service, role

On'Yomi: ヤク, エキ

Kun'Yomi:

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JLPT 5

1 stroke

one, one radical (no.1)

On'Yomi: イチ, イツ

Kun'Yomi: ひと-, ひと.つ

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