N3
役 meaning and readings
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Kanji
役
N3
- Meaning
- role, labor
- Onyomi
- ヤク、エキ
- Kunyomi
- -
- Formula
- 役 = 彳 + 殳。
Story
役 shows 彳 and 殳 together, and means 'role, labor'.
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This kanji belongs to JLPT N3.
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