役
duty · war · campaign · drafted labor · office · service · role
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Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of go and weapon. Going to serve.
Symbolism
Role, duty, official. Represents role.
Related Culture & Scenes
- — Era of war
Component Breakdown
彳 + weapon
Words & Expressions
Words written with 役
Four-Character Compounds
千両役者
せんりょうやくしゃ
star (actor); prima donna; leading figure
Anime & Manga
乙女ゲームの破滅フラグしかない悪役令嬢に転生してしまった…
My Next Life as a Villainess: All Routes Lead to Doom!
A well-known work with 役 in its Japanese title.
生徒会役員共
Seitokai Yakuindomo
A well-known work with 役 in its Japanese title.
ループ7回目の悪役令嬢は、元敵国で自由気ままな花嫁生活を満喫する
7th Time Loop: The Villainess Enjoys a Carefree Life Married to Her Worst Enemy!
A well-known work with 役 in its Japanese title.
悪役令嬢レベル99 ～私は裏ボスですが魔王ではありません～
Villainess Level 99: I May Be the Hidden Boss but I'm Not the Demon Lord
A well-known work with 役 in its Japanese title.
一瞬で治療していたのに役立たずと追放された天才治癒師、闇ヒーラーとして楽しく生きる
The Brilliant Healer's New Life in the Shadows
A well-known work with 役 in its Japanese title.
Other kanji with the same meaning
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?
役 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means duty, war, campaign, drafted labor, office, service, role. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.