わきやく
Wakiyaku
Other forms: 傍役、わき役
脇役 (Wakiyaku) is a Japanese noun meaning “supporting role (actor), minor role”.
Meanings
- noun, adjectival nounsupporting role (actor); minor role
Examples
彼はその劇でわき役を演じた。
He played a minor part in the play.
たいしたことじゃありません。その劇中のほんの脇役です。
It's nothing impressive. It's just a bit part in that play.
ケイトがある映画で脇役を演じた時、彼女の演技は批判されました。
When Kate played a minor part in a movie, her acting was criticized.
Sentences from Tatoeba (CC BY 2.0 FR).