役に立つ（やくにたつ）
JLPT N4 · Godan verb (Group 1)
Meaning: to be useful
Conjugation
| Form | Japanese | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| masu-form (polite) | 役に立ちます | やくにたちます |
| te-form | 役に立って | やくにたって |
| ta-form (past) | 役に立った | やくにたった |
| nai-form (negative) | 役に立たない | やくにたたない |
| potential form | 役に立てる | やくにたてる |
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Example sentences
- この辞書は勉強にとても役に立つ。 — This dictionary is very useful for studying.
- 旅行で覚えた言葉が役に立った。 — The words I learned on the trip came in handy.
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