Korean

역할
Meaning: role; part; duty
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

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Example sentences

He is playing an important role in the team.
아악 연주에서 공은 중요한 역할을 합니다.
The gong plays an important role in the performance of Aak (traditional court music).
그는 기술 부문에서 중요한 역할을 맡고 있다.
He has an important role in the technology sector.
우리 팀에서 그의 역할은 비중이 크다.
His role on our team is of great importance.
주한 미국 대사는 양국 관계 발전에 중요한 역할을 합니다.
The US Ambassador to Korea plays an important role in developing relations between the two countries.
조선 시대에는 역관이 외국과의 외교에서 중요한 역할을 했다.
In the Joseon Dynasty, interpreters played an important role in diplomacy with foreign countries.
적혈구는 우리 몸속에서 산소를 운반하는 중요한 역할을 한다.
Red blood cells play an important role in carrying oxygen in our bodies.
조선 시대에는 천민들도 각자의 역할을 수행하며 살았습니다.
In the Joseon Dynasty, even the lowly people lived while performing their respective roles.
해안경비대는 바다의 안전을 지키는 역할을 한다.
The Coast Guard plays a role in protecting the safety of the sea.
과거에는 기마병이 전장에서 중심적인 역할을 했다.
In the past, cavalrymen played a central role on the battlefield.

Usage Notes

Refers to the duty or function one is responsible for, or a part played in a performance.

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