名めい脇わき役やく

noun

excellent supporting role; outstanding supporting actor

Used in film, theater, and television to praise a performer or character who excels in a supporting part. Can refer to the role itself or the actor.

• 彼かれは名めい脇わき役やくとして多おおくの映えい画がに出しゅつ演えんしている。

  He has appeared in many films as an outstanding supporting actor.

• このドラマでは、名めい脇わき役やくたちが主しゅ役やく以い上じょうに輝かがやいている。

  In this drama, the excellent supporting roles shine even more than the lead.