Role
Part, Duty, Service
noun, suffix
If you have a certain duty then it's your job to play that role. You have to play the part. Like in a play!
The reading is the same as the kanji you learned, meaning you should be able to read this one as well.
役をもらう
to receive a role
役をする
to do a role
役をやる
to do a role
おばあさんの役
role of the grandmother
ポーカーの役
a poker hand
ドラマの役
role in a drama
火付け役
an instigator, an originator
まとめ役
a coordinator, a mediator
先生役
role of teacher
お役に立つ
to be of service
お役に立てる
able to be of service
お役に立ちたい
to wish to be of service
役に立てる
can be useful
役に立つ
to be useful
役になりきる
to completely assume the role of
役のためにダイエットします。
I'll be on a diet for a role.
ロミオ役はレオナルド・ディカプリオです。
The role of Romeo is Leonardo DiCaprio.
コンビニのアルバイトは、日本社会にとって、あなたが思ってるよりも大切な役です。
Part-time workers at convenience stores play a more important role in Japanese society than you think.