役

acting role; part, role

j a̠ k ɯ̟
noun Rare #35,914
acting role; part The character an actor plays in a play or film.
JA: 彼は映画で大切な役を演じる。
EN: He plays an important role in the film.
Declension of 役
ヤク役

僕の演じる役は本の木だけで、役が無いのとほぼ同じです。

The role I play is just a single tree, so it’s almost the same as having no role at all.

役作りには時間をかけたいの

I want to take my time preparing for the role.

— 8 1/2 (1963)

とてもいい役だ

It's a great role.

— ワンス・アポン・ア・タイム・イン・ハリウッド (2019)

noun Rare #35,915
role A duty or function someone or something is meant to fulfill.
JA: これが私の役なのね?
EN: So this is my role?
Declension of 役
ヤク役

実際お前が考える役だろ

You're actually the one who's supposed to do the thinking, right?

— ブゴニア (2025)

ペレイラ君がパイプ役だ

Pereira is the go-between.

— 人生スイッチ (2014)

これが私の役なのね?

So this is my role?

— 8 1/2 (1963)

私の役はないのね

I don't have a role, do I?

— 8 1/2 (1963)

彼女にその知らせを伝える役だけはごめんだ。

I absolutely refuse to be the one to break the news to her.

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