What does 脇役 mean?
脇役 is a Japanese noun meaning “supporting actor” in English. It is written as 脇役 in kanji, わきやく in hiragana, and wakiyaku in romaji. This word is part of JLPT N2 vocabulary.
Example sentence
ケイトがある映画で脇役を演じた時、彼女の演技は批判されました。
When Kate played a minor part in a movie, her acting was criticized.