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JLPT N3 Intermediate

役立つ

To be useful, helpful, or serve a practical purpose.

Readings

Other forms

役だつ alternative kanji spelling
役立ちます polite form
役立った plain past
役立って te-form
役に立つ very common alternative phrase
Godan Verb, Intransitive Verb

To be useful / To be helpful

Indicates that someone or something provides practical benefit or serves a valuable function in a given situation.

Example

この 辞書 は 勉強 に とても 役立つ 。

This dictionary is very useful for studying.

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役立つ
やくだつ
To be useful, helpful, or serve a practical purpose.
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この言葉を覚えましょう。

Let's memorize this word.

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