Translation of Japanese word "役割" to English
役割
やくわり
[yakuwari]
IPA: /jaɡɯɴaɾi/
Meaning
NounA character or part played by a performer or actor.
How to use
役割 (yakuwari) — 'role / part / duty'. 役割を果たす — play a role. 重要な役割 — important role. Fundamental vocabulary item used across formal and informal Japanese speech and writing.
🇬🇧 English
role
Pronunciation Guide
Japanese Kanji: 役割
Phonetic Reading (Hiragana): やくわり
Romaji Transcription: yakuwari
Example Sentences
彼女は、役割を果たしてきました。
かのじょは、やくわりをはたしてきました。
She fulfilled her role.
彼の役割は、彼女の役割より重要です。
かれのやくわりは、かのじょのやくわりよりむきょうです。
His role is more important than hers.
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Common phrases
- 彼女は、役割を果たしてきました。— She fulfilled her role.
Frequency rank: #687 in Japanese
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What does the Japanese word "役割" mean?▼
The Japanese word "役割" means "role" in English.
How do you pronounce the Japanese word "役割"?▼
The word "役割" is read as "やくわり" (yakuwari). You can hear the correct audio pronunciation by clicking the play button next to the word at the top of this page.
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Yes, here is a practical context/example: "彼女は、役割を果たしてきました。".
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