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[やく()·わり()]
yakuwari
noun

Alternate Written Forms:

[やく()·()·]
yakuwari

Root Words:

[やく() + わり()]
yaku + wari

English Meaning(s) for 役割

noun
  1. part; assigning (allotment of) parts; role; duties

Definition and Synonyms for 役割

Part the actions and activities assigned to or required or expected of a person or group
Synonyms: , 任務, 勤め, 勤める, , , 役儀, 役割, 役回り, 役目, 職務, 責務
Role normal or customary activity of a person in a particular social setting
Synonyms: , , 役儀, 役割, 役回り, 役柄, 役目, 職務, 職掌
Part the part played by a person in bringing about a result
Synonyms: 分担, 寄与, 役割, 貢献
Purpose what something is used for
Synonyms: ファンクション, 主意, 使いどころ, 使い方, 使い道, 働き, 働く, 効用, 実利, 役割, 役目, 本旨, 機能, 狙い, 狙う, , 用法, 用途, 甲斐, 甲斐, 目当て, 目的, 職能, 趣旨
Part that which concerns a person with regard to a particular role or situation
Synonyms: 役割

Meanings for each kanji in 役割

» duty; war; campaign; drafted labor; office; service; role
» proportion; comparatively; divide; cut; separate; split

Categories 役割 is a member of

Activity any specific behavior
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Duty work that you are obliged to perform for moral or legal reasons
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Effort earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
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Usefulness the quality of being of practical use
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Concern something that interests you because it is important or affects you
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Sample Sentences for 役割

In order for Japan to play a central role in the infrastructural improvement of Southeast Asia, tremendous effort between its government and people is required.
The organization plays a principal role in wildlife conservation.
Women no longer are satisfied with their traditional role of housewife, and are seeking recognition of needs in the workplace.
He plays little part in the decision-making.
Men, too, have discovered that there are various roles they can play.

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