役にたつ

be useful

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phrase Rare #36,511
be useful Usually written as 役に立つ. Used for something that is useful or helpful to someone or for a purpose. The particle に marks the person or purpose that benefits.
JA: この情報はきっと役にたつよ。
EN: This information will definitely be useful.

この本は我々に役にたつ

This book is useful to us.

この箱は何か役にたつ

This box will come in handy for something.

ちょっと言葉を知っていればずいぶん役にたつ

It helps a lot if you know just a few words.

それは本当に役にたつものですからぜひ買うべきです

It's really useful, so you should definitely buy it.