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役
On'yomi
ヤク・エキ
YAKU / EKI
duty · war · campaign · drafted labor · office · service · role
Details
Stroke Order
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Strokes7
Component Breakdown
役=
彳殳
彳 + weapon
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of go and weapon. Going to serve.
Symbolism
Role, duty, official. Represents role.
Related Culture & Scenes
- — Era of war
Words & Expressions
Four-Character Compounds
千両役者
せんりょうやくしゃ
star (actor); prima donna; leading figure; star (actor)
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 役 mean in Japanese?
役 means duty, war, campaign, drafted labor, office, service, role.
How do you read 役?
On'yomi: ヤク、エキ (YAKU, EKI).
How many strokes does 役 have?
役 has 7 strokes. Its radical is 彳 (step).
Is 役 a good kanji for a tattoo?
Yes. 役 (duty, war, campaign, drafted labor, office, service, role) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.
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