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Meaning of (やく) in Japanese

JLPT 3
Kana Reading
やく
Romaji
yaku
Word Senses
  • Parts of speech
    noun (common) (futsuumeishi), noun, used as a suffix
    Meaning
    use; service; role
  • Parts of speech
    Meaning
    post; position
  • Parts of speech
    Meaning
    scoring combination (e.g. in mahjong, card games, etc.); hand


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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