Dictionary / Vocabulary / 役立つ
やくだつ
to be useful; to be helpful; to serve the purpose
JLPT N1 common word Also written 役だつ
ニワトリの赤く立派なトサカは性別や種類を見分けるときに役立っていると考えられている。
The cockerel's splendid red cockscomb is thought to play a part in determining gender and breed.
人前で話すことに慣れたので、面接には役立ったと思う。
I became accustomed to public speaking, so I think that's been useful when taking job interviews.
冷蔵庫は食べ物を保存するのに役立つ。
Refrigerators help to preserve food.