What does 役 mean?
役 is a Japanese noun meaning “role” or “position” in English. It can also be translated as “part (in a play)” depending on context. It is written as 役 in kanji, やく in hiragana, and yaku in romaji. This word is part of JLPT N3 vocabulary.
Example sentences
彼はチームで大事な役を果たした。
He played an important role in the team.
彼女は映画で母親の役を演じた。
She played a mother in the film.