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This was not an easy decision to make. For the last couple years, I have been struggling to find motivation for this site and to keep up with basic maintenance and security updates. With the rise of AI and more sophisticated tools, the usefulness of sites like this is questionable and traffic has nose-dived. I just don't have it in me to keep doing this. Thank you all for 10 years of support!

Zach

端役

Reading

Kana: はやく
Romaji: hayaku
Kana
Romaji

Definition

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minor role

Kanji

Readings: タン、 はし、 は、 はた、 -ばた、 はな
Meanings: edge, origin, end, point, border, verge, cape
Readings: ヤク、 エキ
Meanings: duty, war, campaign, drafted labor, office, service, role

Example Sentence

これも(あと)()うつもりだったんだけどカタハネのキャラに端役(はやく)というのは存在(そんざい)しないのよね。
➥I planned to say this later on but in Katahane there is no such thing as a 'bit part'.
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