役割

• Reading: やくわり
• Romaji: yakuwari
• Kanji breakdown: 役 (yaku) — role, duty; 割 (wari) — divide, assign
• Pronunciation: /ja.kɯ.wa.ɾi/

Meaning

Role; part; duties assigned to someone within a group or system.

A noun describing the function or responsibility assigned to a person or thing. Very common in discussions about teamwork, society, and organizations. Often paired with を果たす (to fulfill a role) or を担う (to bear a role).

Examples

1. チームでの自分の役割を理解している。 I understand my role on the team.
2. 親としての役割を果たしたい。 I want to fulfill my role as a parent.
3. 彼女はプロジェクトで重要な役割を担っている。 She plays an important role in the project.

Usage Guide

Context: teamwork, family, organizations

Tone: neutral

Origin & History

Composed of 役 (role, duty, service) and 割 (divide, assign). Together they express the idea of dividing duties and assigning specific roles to individuals.

Cultural Context

Era: Modern

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal