Kanji
N3 7 strokes Grade 3 freq #315

duty, war, campaign, drafted labor, office

On'yomi (音読み)

Radical (部首)

step gyōninben

Others with this radical

On'yomi compounds (音読み)

part; assigning (allotment of) parts
director; executive
company director; board member
penal servitude; imprisonment with hard labor (hard labour)
role; assignment
active duty; active service
three highest ranks (wrestling, unions, etc.)
leading part; leading actor
board of directors
government office; public office

Example sentences

He had the role of narrating the television drama.

Despite the importance of sleep, its purpose is a mystery.

Some board members questioned his ability to run the corporation.

I became a director.