一役

ひとやく

Meanings

1. Noun role (which someone or something plays in a given situation); part; contribution (to a given situation)

Kanji

• 一 one. Read as ひと.
• 役 role. Read as ヤク.

Example sentences

• 彼はその件に一役かっているらしい。
  He seems to be involved in that matter.
• 彼女は女性解放運動に一役買った。
  She played a part in the women's lib movement.

Common phrases

• 一役買う (ひとやくかう) to take on a role

Words containing 一役

• 二人一役 (ふたりひとやく) two people sharing one role
• 一役買う (ひとやくかう) to take on a role

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