役目

Pattern visualization

Examples

1. 司会の役目をうまく果たしました。▶ —
   I performed the role of moderator well.
2. 親には子供を守る役目があります。▶ —
   Parents have the duty to protect their children.

Collocations

Mnemonic

役目 yakume — 役 (role, service) + 目 (eye; here, an item or category). The category of role one is assigned — a role, a duty. Both parts are kun-yomi, a native word. 役目を果たす (to fulfill one's role) is common. If P4's 担当 is "taking charge," 役目 is the role itself that one holds.

Quick check

1. Which phrase means "to fulfill one's role"?

   • 役目を果たす (to fulfill)
   • 役目を作る (to make)
   • 役目を見る (to see)
   • 役目を開ける (to open)