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[ひと(一)·やく(役)]
hitoyaku
noun

English Meaning(s) for 一役

noun
  1. role (which someone or something plays in a given situation); part; contribution (to a given situation)
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Meanings for each kanji in 一役

» one; one radical (no.1)
» duty; war; campaign; drafted labor; office; service; role

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Sample Sentences for 一役

He seems to be involved in that matter.
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Manjiro played a part in making the two countries friends with each other.
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She played a part in the women's lib movement.
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