Japanese
Etymology
From 役 (yaku, “service, work, role”) and 割り (wari), the noun form of 割る (waru, “to divide”).
Noun
役割 • (yakuwari)
- role
- 各人の役割をきちんと果たすことが重要だ。
- Kakujin no yakuwari o kichin to hatasu koto ga jūyō da.
- Each must fulfill his or her own obligations.
Synonyms
Descendants
- Korean: 역할 (役割, yeokhal, “role, part”)