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
役
Pronounced: yaku
A character or part played by a performer or actor.
役割
Pronounced: yakuwari
A character or part played by a performer or actor.
役柄
Pronounced: yakugara
A character or part played by a performer or actor.
役
Pronounced: yaku
The function or position of something.
役割
Pronounced: yakuwari
The function or position of something.
What does "role" mean?
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noun A part played by an actor in a performance.
"She won an award for her role in the film."
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noun The function, position, or set of responsibilities someone or something has.
"As team leader, his role is to keep everyone on schedule."
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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.
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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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