1.
role; part (in a play, film, or performance)
The specific character or part that an actor plays. Implies the nature and importance of the role.
難しい役どころだ。
It's a difficult role.
今回の映画では悪役の役どころだ。
In this movie, I play the villain's role.
あの俳優は主人公の親友という重要な役どころを演じた。
That actor played the important role of the protagonist's best friend.
2.
role; function; part to play (in a situation)
One's role or expected function in a group, project, or situation. Used figuratively beyond the performing arts.
チームでの自分の役どころを考えた。
I thought about my role on the team.
この会議での私の役どころは進行だ。
My role in this meeting is to facilitate.
彼はプロジェクトの中で調整役という役どころを担っている。
He plays the role of coordinator in the project.
役どころ originally comes from theater and film but is commonly used in everyday contexts to talk about one's function or expected contribution.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 役どころを演じる — to play a role
- 役どころを担う — to take on a role
- 重要な役どころ — an important role
- 難しい役どころ — a difficult role
RELATED WORDS:
- 役割 — role, function
- 配役 — casting, role assignment
- 出番 — one's turn to appear