演ずる (Enzuru) is a Japanese ichidan (zuru) verb meaning “to act (a part), to play (a role), to perform (a play, etc.), to put on (a production)”.
Meanings
- ichidan (zuru) verb, transitive verbto act (a part); to play (a role)
- ichidan (zuru) verb, transitive verbto perform (a play, etc.); to put on (a production)
- ichidan (zuru) verb, transitive verbto commit (a blunder); to pretend (e.g. to be a good father); to disgrace oneself
Examples
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事が予想される。
Japan is expected to play a greater role in international society.
Sentences from Tatoeba (CC BY 2.0 FR).