Translation and Meaning of: 役目 - yakume

On this page, we will study the meaning of the Japanese word 役目 (yakume) and its translation into English. Let's see their different meanings, example phrases, explanations, etymology and the similar words.

Romaji: yakume

Kana: やくめ

Type: noun

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役目

Translation / Meaning: duty; business

Meaning in English: duty;business

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- Writing
- Synonyms
- Example Phrases
- FAQ

Explanation and Etymology - (役目) yakume

役目 is a Japanese word that means "duty" or "responsibility". The word is composed of two kanji characters: "役" which means "role" or "function" and "目" which means "eye" or "vision". The etymology of the word dates back to the Heian period (794-1185), when the system of duties and responsibilities was highly valued in Japanese society. The word was often used in military and governmental contexts to describe the functions and responsibilities of individuals in an organization. Nowadays, the word is used in a variety of contexts to describe the responsibilities and obligations of a person in relation to a specific task or role.

How to Write in Japanese - (役目) yakume

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Synonyms and Similar - (役目) yakume

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役割; 任務; 使命; 責務; 任せ; 仕事; 任命; 任用; 務め; 使い; 使役; 使命感; 使命遂行; 使命感じる; 使命感持つ; 使命感覚える; 使命感ある; 使命感強い; 使命感抱く; 使命感感じる; 使命感持ち; 使命感ある人; 使命感強い人; 使命感抱く人; 使命感ある仕事; 使命感強い仕事; 使命感抱く仕事.

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Words with the same pronunciation: やくめ yakume

Example Sentences - (役目) yakume

Below are some example sentences:

役目を果たすことが大切です。

Yakume wo hatasu koto ga taisetsu desu

It is important to fulfill your role.

It's important to play a role.

  • 役目 - role, function
  • を - object particle
  • 果たす - to fulfill, to perform
  • こと - verb noun
  • が - subject particle
  • 大切 - important, valuable
  • です - polite way of being

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Other words of the same type: noun

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お使い

Kana: おつかい

Romaji: otsukai

Translation / Meaning:

task

出生

Kana: しゅっしょう

Romaji: shushou

Translation / Meaning:

birthday

捜索

Kana: そうさく

Romaji: sousaku

Translation / Meaning:

Research (especially for someone or something missing); investigation

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