えんずる

演ずる

to act (a part); to play (a role)

N5Common wordIchidan verb (zuru ending)
Ichidan verb (zuru ending), Transitive verb
to act (a part)to play (a role)
Ichidan verb (zuru ending), Transitive verb
to perform (a play, etc.)to put on (a production)
Ichidan verb (zuru ending), Transitive verb
to commit (a blunder)to pretend (e.g. to be a good father)to disgrace oneself

Example Sentences

世論は政治の領域で重要な役割を演ずる。

Public opinion plays a vital role in politics.

日本は国際社会でますます大きな役割を演ずる(こと)が予想される。

Japan is expected to play a greater role in international society.