synonym Comparative
役割
VS
役目
Differences Between "役割" and "役目"
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
役目
Meaning
role; duty; function
Reading
やくめ (yakume)
Syllabus Level
N3
Practical Example
会社での彼の役目は、新しいプロジェクトのリーダーです。
His role in the company is the leader of the new project.
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？！』
- 役目: Refers to a specific role, duty, or function that someone or something has, often implying a responsibility or a part to play. It can be used for people or things.
- 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？！』
- 役目: Refers to a specific role, duty, or function that someone or something has, often implying a responsibility or a part to play. It can be used for people or things.
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