役に立つ
やくにたつ
JLPT N5 · vocab_compoundMeaning
to be useful, to be of use
Examples
この辞書はとても役に立ちます。
This dictionary is very useful.
Related Kanji
📖 How to Use
「役に立つ」means "to be useful, to be of use." Seeing it in full sentences helps you remember both meaning and grammar patterns.
⚠️ Teacher's Note — Common Mistakes
「役に立つ」is read as「やくにたつ」— memorize it as a pair to avoid mistakes in もんだい1.
🎯 JLPT N5 — How It's Tested
もんだい1 & もんだい2
「役に立つ」appears in vocabulary questions (choose the correct meaning) and context questions (choose the best word).
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What does 「役に立つ」mean in Japanese?+
「役に立つ」means "to be useful, to be of use". It is a JLPT N5 vocabulary word in the "vocab_compound" category.
How do you read 「役に立つ」?+
「役に立つ」is read as「やくにたつ」.
Is 「役に立つ」on the JLPT N5?+
Yes, 「役に立つ」is an official JLPT N5 word. Mastering all N5 vocabulary (~800 words) is essential for passing.
Can you give an example sentence using 「役に立つ」?+
この辞書はとても役に立ちます。 — This dictionary is very useful.
Practice 「役に立つ」 with spaced repetition