No. 4,581 in Japanese
役立ち
Usefulness; utility.
In a sentence
このツールは非常に役立ちます。
This tool is very useful.
The word '役立ち' in this sentence is used as a verb indicating the utility or usefulness of a tool.
彼女の助言が役立ちました。
Her advice was helpful.
In this context, '役立ち' describes the function or helpfulness of advice in fulfilling a particular purpose.
古い家具も工夫すれば役立つことがあります。
Even old furniture can be useful if repurposed creatively.
Here, '役立ち' illustrates that something may be valuable or helpful in a situation if applied appropriately.
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