What does 役目 mean?
役目 is a Japanese noun meaning “role” or “function” in English. It is written as 役目 in kanji, やくめ in hiragana, and yakume in romaji. This word is part of JLPT N2 vocabulary.
Example sentences
古い木箱がテーブルの役目をした。
An old wooden box served as a table.
子供を守るのは親の役目だ。
It's a parent's job to protect their children.