役に立つ (やくにたつ) Meaning & Kanji Breakdown — "to be helpful" | Shibashi Japanese Kanji Mnemonics

やくにたつ

役に立つ

V

TO BE HELPFUL

やく役 • SERVICE

りつ立 • STAND

When you stand (立) in service (役), you prove to be helpful.

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Kanji Inside 役に立つ (to be helpful)

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Kanji 役 (Service) mnemonic tile

Kanji 立 (Stand) mnemonic tile

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役 N

やく

service, role, duty, position, use, role, position, duty

立つ V

たつ

立てる V

たてる

to stand something up

立ち上がる V

たちあがる