Japanese symbol for “peacemaker”
まとめ役
まとめやく
Romaji: matomeyaku
mediator; peacemaker; troubleshooter; manager
In Japanese, peacemaker is まとめ役, read まとめやく (matomeyaku).
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Meanings
- n mediator; peacemaker; troubleshooter; manager
Written forms: まとめ役、纏め役. Readings: まとめやく.
Kanji and stroke order
Related words
Words that share a kanji.
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 役割 | やくわり yakuwari | part; assigning (allotment of) parts; role |
| 現役 | げんえき gen'eki | active duty; active service |
| 取締役 | とりしまりやく torishimariyaku | company director; board member |
| 主役 | しゅやく shuyaku | leading part; leading actor; leading actress |
| 役者 | やくしゃ yakusha | actor; actress |
| 懲役 | ちょうえき choueki | penal servitude; imprisonment with hard labor (hard labour) |
See also: Chinese symbol for “peacemaker”.
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