1.
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.
自分の役割を果たす。
To fulfill one's role.
彼はチームで重要な役割を果たしている。
He plays an important role on the team.
この橋は地域の交通において大きな役割を果たしてきた。
This bridge has played a major role in the region's transportation.
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:
- 責任を果たす — to fulfill a responsibility; focuses on obligation rather than function
- 務めを果たす — to carry out one's duty; more formal and emphasizes obligation
- 機能する — to function; used for systems and mechanisms rather than roles