Japanese

やくわり
Meaning: role; part; duty
Part of Speech: Noun

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Example sentences

彼はチームの中で重要な役割を果たしている
He plays an important role within the team.
現代社会におけるインターネットの役割は、ますます重要になっている。
The role of the internet in modern society is becoming increasingly important.
民の生活を守るのが政治の役割だ。
Protecting the lives of the people is the role of politics.
膣は産道の一部であり、生殖器として重要な役割を担っている。
The vagina is part of the birth canal and plays an important role as a reproductive organ.
細胞を包む膜は、重要な役割を果たしている。
The membrane surrounding the cell plays an important role.

Usage Notes

Refers to a person's assigned task or expected function in a group or situation.

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