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role in Japanese

role in Japanese is 役, 役割, 役柄 — role means a part played by an actor in a performance.

role in Japanese

noun
Pronounced: yaku
A character or part played by a performer or actor.
役割
noun
Pronounced: yakuwari
A character or part played by a performer or actor.
役柄
noun
Pronounced: yakugara
A character or part played by a performer or actor.
noun
Pronounced: yaku
The function or position of something.
役割
noun
Pronounced: yakuwari
The function or position of something.

What does "role" mean?

  1. noun A part played by an actor in a performance.
    "She won an award for her role in the film."
  2. noun The function, position, or set of responsibilities someone or something has.
    "As team leader, his role is to keep everyone on schedule."

role in a sentence

  • She won an award for her role in the film.
  • He auditioned for the lead role in the school play.
  • As team leader, his role is to keep everyone on schedule.
  • Exercise plays an important role in maintaining good health.

Similar words in Japanese

Common Japanese translations

Frequently asked questions

What is "role" in Japanese?

"role" in Japanese is 役, 役割, 役柄. role means: A part played by an actor in a performance.

How do you pronounce 役?

"role" in Japanese is 役, pronounced "yaku".

How do you use "role" in a sentence?

Example: "She won an award for her role in the film." In Japanese, "role" is 役, 役割, 役柄.

Are there other ways to say "role" in Japanese?

Yes — Japanese has 3 translations listed for "role": 役, 役割, 役柄.

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