役 — Service
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Common Japanese Words with 役 (Service)
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Military service (役) often means going to war.
Frequently Asked Questions About 役 (Service)
What is the best kanji mnemonic for 役 (Service)?
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The Shibashi Japanese kanji mnemonic for 役 ("Service", read as やく) is: A techie (えき) yakuza (やく) snowman provides guard service for the roof slide... Using visual kanji mnemonics that combine the character's radicals, meaning, and reading into a single illustrated scene makes 役 effortless to recall.
What does the kanji 役 mean and how is it read in Japanese?
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The Japanese kanji 役 means "Service". Its primary reading is やく (On'yomi: やく, えき; Kun'yomi: —). Our Japanese kanji mnemonics tie the reading directly into the visual story so you remember both the meaning and pronunciation together.
What are common Japanese words and compounds with 役?
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Essential Japanese vocabulary words containing 役 include: 役 (やく - service, role, duty, position).
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