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役
On'yomi
ヤク・エキ
YAKU / EKI
duty · war · campaign · drafted labor · office · service · role
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Details
Strokes7
Frequency#315
Radical彳step(3)
Old Form畫
Stroke Order
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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)