YukimojiYukimoji
← Vocab
←付き合うつい→
VocabJLPT N4
role
Noun

Definitions

  1. 1. role
  2. 2. assignment
  3. 3. position (of responsibility)
  4. 4. part (in a play, film, etc.)
This noun means "role," "use," or "service." It describes the function or purpose something or someone serves, and is often used in phrases meaning "useful" or "useless," as well as referring to a character's role in a story or performance.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

That's exactly why I chose to work behind the scenes.

Sentence 2

Above all, I think what's needed is someone to fill the role of a sounding board.

Sentence 3

"Your role really matters," my senior told me.

Sentence 4

Hey, so what was your role, exactly?

Sentence 5

In that moment I shouted, "I'll do it — that role is mine!"