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to fulfill a role; to play one's part; to serve a function
To carry out the duties or function expected of someone or something. Used for people performing their assigned roles and for things serving their intended purpose.
A very common set phrase combining 役割 (role, part) with 果たす (to fulfill, to accomplish). Used broadly for both people and things that serve a particular function or purpose.
Usage
Appears frequently in business, academic, and everyday contexts. The subject can be a person (fulfilling their duties), an organization (serving its purpose), or an inanimate object (performing its function).
Common collocations
- 重要な役割を果たす — to play an important role
- 大きな役割を果たす — to play a major role
- 中心的な役割を果たす — to play a central role
- 役割を十分に果たす — to fully fulfill one's role
Similar words
Related Words
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責任を果たす (to fulfill a responsibility)
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機能 (to function)
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役を演じる (to play a role)