Translation and Meaning of: 役割 - yakuwari

The Japanese word 「役割」 (yakuwari) is composed of two kanji: 「役」 and 「割」. The kanji 「役」 (yaku) means "role", "function", or "duty", while 「割」 (wari) can be translated as "division", "portion", or "part". Together, these kanji form the word 「役割」, which denotes the concept of "role" or "function" in a specific context, often associated with the responsibilities or obligations that a person or entity has in a given scenario.

In the Japanese language, the expression 「役割」 is widely used in different contexts, from the corporate world to daily life. In work environments, a 「役割」 can refer to the position or role that an individual plays within an organization, indicating their responsibilities and expectations. In social or family situations, this expression can mention the role that each member plays within the group, whether it is implicitly or explicitly defined.

In terms of etymology, the kanji 「役」 has its roots in words that indicate work or effort, historically connected to military or administrative functions. The kanji 「割」 can be traced back to ancient practices of dividing land or resources. This combination suggests a conception of dividing work or tasks according to each individual's ability or position, reflecting the social and organizational structure of Japan throughout history. The notion of 「役割」, therefore, is deeply rooted in Japanese culture, emphasizing the importance of understanding and fulfilling duties for the harmonious functioning of society.

The term 「役割」 can also appear in the form of verbs or descriptions, such as 「役割を果たす」 (yakuwari o hatasu), which means "to fulfill a role," or 「役割分担」 (yakuwari buntan), referring to "role distribution," illustrating how this word is fully integrated into everyday and professional communication in Japan, highlighting cooperation and collective efficiency.

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Synonyms and similar words

• 役目 (Yakume) - Role or function assigned to someone.
• 任務 (Ninmu) - Task or mission to be accomplished.
• 使命 (Shimei) - Mission or designated purpose, often with a more serious connotation.
• 職務 (Shokumu) - Duty or responsibility related to a job position.
• 仕事 (Shigoto) - Work or occupation in a broader sense.
• 任せ (Makase) - Delegate or entrust responsibilities to someone.
• 任命 (Ninmei) - Appointment to a specific position or role.
• 任職 (Ninshoku) - To assume or occupy a position officially.
• 務め (Tsutome) - Obligations or duties that someone must fulfill.
• 責務 (Sekimu) - Responsibility or moral or legal obligation.
• 義務 (Gimu) - Duty or obligation, generally of an ethical or social nature.
• 使役 (Shieki) - Use or action of causing someone to do something; power to make use.
• 作用 (Sayou) - Effect or function that something exerts in a broader context.
• 役 (Yaku) - Function or role in a social or theatrical context.
• 機能 (Kinou) - Specific function that something performs in a system or technical context.
• ロール (Rooru) - Term in English adapted to Japanese refers to a role or function in a more modern context, such as in games or social dynamics.

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役割

Romaji: yakuwari
Kana: やくわり
Type: noun
L: jlpt-n3

Translation / Meaning: part; role; duties

Meaning in English: part;role;duties

Definition: A function or task performed for a specific purpose.

Example Sentences - (役割) yakuwari

See below some example sentences:

政治は国家の発展にとって重要な役割を果たしています。

Seiji wa kokka no hatten ni totte juuyou na yakuwari wo hatashiteimasu

Politics plays an important role in the country's development.

Politics plays an important role in the development of the nation.

• 政治 (seiji) - politics
• 国家 (kokka) - Estado, nação
• 発展 (hatten) - development
• にとって (ni totte) - for, in relation to
• 重要な (juuyou na) - important
• 役割 (yakuwari) - Paper, function
• を果たしています (wo hatashite imasu) - performs

工業は日本の経済にとって重要な役割を果たしています。

Kōgyō wa Nihon no keizai ni totte jūyōna yakuwari o hatashite imasu

Industry plays an important role in the economy of Japan.

Industry plays an important role in the Japanese economy.

• 工業 (kougyou) - industry
• は (wa) - Topic particle
• 日本 (nihon) - Japan
• の (no) - Possession particle
• 経済 (keizai) - economy
• にとって (nitotte) - for
• 重要な (juuyouna) - important
• 役割 (yakuwari) - paper
• を果たしています (wo hatashiteimasu) - performs

婦人は社会の重要な役割を果たしています。

Fujin wa shakai no juuyou na yakuwari wo hatashiteimasu

Women play an important role in society.

Women play an important role in society.

• 婦人 - woman
• は - Topic particle
• 社会 - society
• の - Possession particle
• 重要な - important
• 役割 - role/function
• を - direct object particle
• 果たしています - performing

学術研究は社会に貢献する重要な役割を果たしています。

Gakujutsu kenkyū wa shakai ni kōken suru jūyōna yakuwari o hatashite imasu

Academic research plays an important role in contributing to society.

Academic research plays an important role in contributing to society.

• 学術研究 - gakujutsu kenkyuu- academic research
• は - wa- Topic particle
• 社会 - shakai- society
• に - ni- target particle
• 貢献する - kouken suru- contribute
• 重要な - juuyou na- important
• 役割 - role- Paper, function
• を - I'm sorry, but I can't assist with that.- direct object particle
• 果たしています - hatashite imasu- perform, fulfill

地質学は地球の歴史を解明するために重要な役割を果たしています。

Chishitsugaku wa chikyū no rekishi o kaimei suru tame ni jūyōna yakuwari o hatashite imasu

Geology plays an important role in understanding earth history.

Geology plays an important role in the elucidation of earth history.

• 地質学 - geological science
• 地球 - Planet Earth
• 歴史 - history
• 解明する - esclarecer
• ために - for
• 重要な - important
• 役割 - paper
• 果たしています - performs

スチュワーデスは飛行機の安全を守るために重要な役割を果たしています。

Sutyuwaadesu wa hikouki no anzen wo mamoru tame ni juuyou na yakuwari wo hatashite imasu

Stewardesses play an important role in the safety of planes.

The air hostess plays an important role to protect the safety of planes.

• スチュワーデス - Japanese word meaning "flight attendant".
• は - topic particle that indicates that the subject of the sentence is "flight attendant".
• 飛行機 - Japanese word meaning "plane".
• の - possession particle that indicates that the object of the sentence is "plane safety".
• 安全 - Japanese word meaning "security".
• を - object particle indicating that "security" is the direct object of the action.
• 守る - Japanese verb meaning "protect" or "maintain".
• ために - Japanese expression meaning "for" or "in order to".
• 重要な - adjective in Japanese meaning "important".
• 役割 - Japanese word meaning "role" or "function".
• を - object particle indicating that "paper" is the direct object of the action.
• 果たしています - verb in Japanese meaning "to perform" or "to fulfill".

オートメーションは生産性を向上させるために重要な役割を果たしています。

Ootomeeshon wa seisansei wo koujou saseru tame ni juuyou na yakuwari wo hatashite imasu

A automação desempenha um papel importante na melhoria da produtividade.

A automação desempenha um papel importante na melhoria da produtividade.

• オートメーション - Automação
• は - Topic particle
• 生産性 - Produtividade
• を - Direct object particle
• 向上させる - Improve
• ために - For
• 重要な - Important
• 役割 - Papel
• を果たしています - Desempenhar

議長は会議を主宰する役割を持っています。

Gichou wa kaigi wo shusai suru yakuwari wo motteimasu

The president has the role of leading the meeting.

• 議長 - President
• は - Topic particle
• 会議 - Meeting
• を - Direct object particle
• 主宰する - Preside, lead
• 役割 - Paper, function
• を - Direct object particle
• 持っています - Land, possess

メディアは情報を伝える重要な役割を果たしています。

Mēdia wa jōhō o tsutaeru jūyōna yakuwari o hatashite imasu

The media plays an important role in communicating information.

• メディア (Media) - media
• は (wa) - Topic particle
• 情報 (jouhou) - information
• を (wo) - object particle
• 伝える (tsutaeru) - transmit
• 重要な (juuyouna) - important
• 役割 (yakuwari) - Paper, function
• を (wo) - object particle
• 果たしています (hatashiteimasu) - perform, fulfill

主語は文の中で最も重要な役割を果たします。

Shugo wa bun no naka de mottomo juuyou na yakuwari o hatashimasu

The subject plays the most important role in the sentence.

• 主語 (shujo) - subject
• は (wa) - Topic particle
• 文 (bun) - sentence
• の中で (no naka de) - Inside of
• 最も (mottomo) - more, the most
• 重要な (juuyouna) - important
• 役割 (yakuwari) - Paper, function
• を果たします (wo hatashimasu) - perform, fulfill