役に立つ

yaku ni tatsu
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/jakɯ ni tatsɯ/
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To prove useful for someone or some purpose.
Practice using 役に立つ in conversation until it feels natural

Examples

  • 説明書が役に立ちます。
    The manual is useful.
  • この地図は旅行中に役に立った。
    This map came in handy during the trip.
  • その経験は将来役に立つよ。
    That experience will be useful later.
  • 何か役に立てることはありますか。
    Is there anything I can do to help?
  • 古い資料も調査に役に立った。
    The old documents also helped with the research.

Similar words

使える
役立つ
ためになる

Meanings

Be of use

utility
neutral
To help with a task or need, often by providing information, experience or a practical tool.

Examples

  • この地図は旅行中に役に立った。
    This map came in handy during the trip.
  • 説明書が役に立ちます。
    The manual is useful.
  • 何か役に立てることはありますか。
    Is there anything I can do to help?
  • その経験は将来役に立つよ。
    That experience will be useful later.
  • 古い資料も調査に役に立った。
    The old documents also helped with the research.

Similar words

役立つ
使える
ためになる

Etymology

役 is a role or use, and 立つ here expresses fulfilling that role.

FAQ

What does 役に立つ mean?

To prove useful for someone or some purpose.

How do you read 役に立つ?

It is read やくにたつ, written yaku ni tatsu.

When would you use 役に立つ?

Use it with に to name the person, task or situation that benefits.

How is 役に立つ different from 便利?

便利 describes something as convenient; this says it actually helps in a particular situation.

How does 役に立つ change in a sentence?

The verb 立つ changes: 役に立ちます, 役に立った, and 役に立たない.

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