役にたつ やくにたつ to be helpful N4 #3,135 Meanings also 役に立つ expression, godan verb to be helpful; to be useful Its kanji 役 ヤク、エキ duty, war, campaign, drafted labor, office, service, role In sentences Furigana この本ほんは我々われわれに役やくにたつ。 This book is of great use to us. #219660 この箱はこは何なにかの役やくにたつ。 This box will do for something. #220182 てんで役やくにたたない。 It's no use at all. #201918 彼あの本ほんは大部分だいぶぶん役やくにたたない。 His books are next to useless. #116117 私わたしの辞書じしょはとても役やくにたちます。 My dictionary is very useful. #163456