synonym Comparative
役割
VS
主演
Differences Between "役割" and "主演"
Option A
役割
Meaning
role; part; duty; function
Reading
やくわり (yakuwari)
Syllabus Level
N3
Practical Example
グループワークでは、全員が自分の_______を自覚して主体的に行動することが、成功を勝ち取るための最大の秘訣です。
In group work, everyone realizing their own role and acting proactively is the biggest secret to winning success.
Option B
主演
Meaning
starring role; leading role
Reading
しゅえん (shuen)
Syllabus Level
N3
Practical Example
彼はその映画で主演を務めた。
He played the starring role in that movie.
Which one to use?
Select the correct Japanese word for this context
Which word fits this context: "(role; part; duty; function)"?
🎉 正解 / Correct!
使い分け解説:
- 役割: Refers to a shared role, part, duty, or function assigned in a group, organization, or society. Often used as 役割を果たす or 役割分担. ⚠️ Haruka's Voice Column: 'Role! Your role in this office is to support me perfectly... and your role in my LIFE is to be my beloved husband who spoils me forever! Understand?!' / 【ハルカ部長のワンポイント指導】『やくわり（役割）よ！社内でのあんたの役割は、私を完璧にサポートすること。そして、私の人生におけるあんたの役割は、私を一生愛し、世界一甘やかす旦那になることよ！分かった？！』
- 主演: Used for actors/actresses who play the main character in a movie, drama, or play. Often used with verbs like 「務める」(tsutomeru - to serve as) or 「する」(suru - to do).
- 役割: Refers to a shared role, part, duty, or function assigned in a group, organization, or society. Often used as 役割を果たす or 役割分担. ⚠️ Haruka's Voice Column: 'Role! Your role in this office is to support me perfectly... and your role in my LIFE is to be my beloved husband who spoils me forever! Understand?!' / 【ハルカ部長のワンポイント指導】『やくわり（役割）よ！社内でのあんたの役割は、私を完璧にサポートすること。そして、私の人生におけるあんたの役割は、私を一生愛し、世界一甘やかす旦那になることよ！分かった？！』
- 主演: Used for actors/actresses who play the main character in a movie, drama, or play. Often used with verbs like 「務める」(tsutomeru - to serve as) or 「する」(suru - to do).
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