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JLPT N4 Elementary

役に立つ

To be useful or helpful

Readings

Other forms

役に立ちます polite form
役に立った past
役に立てる potential, "to be able to help"
役に立たない negative
Verb

To be useful" / "To be helpful

Describes a person, object, or skill that serves a functional role or contributes effectively to a specific outcome.

Example

この アプリ は 旅行 の 時 に とても 役 に 立つ 。

This app is very useful when traveling.

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役に立つ
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To be useful or helpful
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