役
やく
role; assignment; responsibility; duty
JLPT N3 Common word
Meanings
Noun
role; assignment; responsibility; duty; function; job; service- position (of responsibility); post; office
- part (in a play, film, etc.); role; character
- scoring combination; hand; yaku; meld
- war; campaign; battle
Rare and archaic meanings (1)
- unpaid work (ritsuryō system); forced laborArchaic
Example sentences
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I play an important part.
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He acted as chairman.
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I acted the part of a fairy.
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I'm happy to be able to help you.
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She acted the part of a fairy.
More examples (10)
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He acted the part of King Lear.
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He played an important part.
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Tom acted the part of a sailor.
お役に立てずすみません。
Sorry I couldn't be of much use.
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It's our pleasure.
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This person always plays the role of a criminal.
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He performed the role with great ability.
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Who will play the role of the princess?
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That won't help you.
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I'm afraid I can't help you.