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役
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to take on a role; to take part
Examples
彼はその件に一役かっているらしい。
He seems to be involved in that matter.
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dismissal (from one's post); firing; being relieved from one's post; being relieved of a duty
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discarding; throwing away; becoming useless
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of no use whatsoever; good for nothing; useless
Examples
この道具はなんの役にもたたない。
This tool is good for nothing.
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to carry out a role
Examples
彼は軸のような重要な役割を演じた。
He played an important part like an axis.
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representative director; managing director; president; someone chosen by the board of directors from among the directors to actually represent the company in its dealings with the outside world
Examples
代表取締役は取締役の職務の執行を監督するものだ。
The Representative Director supervises Directors' performance of duties.
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board of directors
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取締役会は業務執行に関する意思決定を目的としたものだ。
The Board of Directors aim is to make decisions regarding business affairs of the company.
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board of directors' meeting
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ex-serviceman; veteran
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私の叔父はベトナム戦争の退役軍人だ。
My uncle is a veteran of the Vietnam War.
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Jocular, humorous term
arriving at work late as if one were an executive; management attendance at work