Meaning

Primary

Role

Alternatives

Part, Duty, Service

Word Type

noun, suffix

Explanation

If you have a certain duty then it's your job to play that role. You have to play the part. Like in a play!

Reading

やく
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

The reading is the same as the kanji you learned, meaning you should be able to read this one as well.

Context

Common Word Combinations

  • 役になりきる

    to completely assume the role of

    役に立つ

    to be useful

    役に立てる

    can be useful

Context Sentences

役のためにダイエットします。

I'll be on a diet for a role.

ロミオ役はレオナルド・ディカプリオです。

The role of Romeo is Leonardo DiCaprio.

コンビニのアルバイトは、日本社会にとって、あなたが思ってるよりも大切な役です。

Part-time workers at convenience stores play a more important role in Japanese society than you think.

Kanji Composition