Japanese word

役立つ

Pronunciation

Romajiyakudatsu

Meaning

  • verbuseful

Example

この情報は旅行に役立ちます。ko no jō hō wa ryo kō ni yaku da chi ma su

This information is useful for travel.

Illustration for 役立つ (useful)

More examples

この資料は発表の準備に役立ちます。ko no shi ryō wa hap pyō no jun bi ni yaku da chi ma su

This material is useful for preparing the presentation.

Core concept

Describes something that effectively helps achieve a purpose or solve a problem.

Common phrases

  • 学習に役立つgaku shū ni yaku da tsu

    be useful for learning

  • 問題解決に役立つmon dai kai ketsu ni yaku da tsu

    be useful for solving problems

Similar words

役に立つyakunitatsu: To provide practical help for achieving a purpose or solving a problem.
重宝するchōhōsuru: To be valued because it is convenient and useful in a particular situation.

Definition in Japanese

物事が目的の達成や問題の解決に有効に働く。mono goto ga moku teki no tas sei ya mon dai no kai ketsu ni yū kō ni hatara ku

Word origin

役立つ (yakudatsu) combines 役 (yaku, "use or role") and 立つ (tatsu, "stand"), expressing something that stands in a useful role.

Usage tips

  • In English, useful is usually an adjective, but 役立つ (yakudatsu) is a verb that commonly describes information, tools, and skills that help in practice.

Other meanings

  • serve the purposeverb

Opposites

Related words

  • 役立てるyakudateruput to useverb

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