やく
Meanings
Noun
1. firefighter (Edo period)
2. problem-solver; troubleshooter
3. relief pitcher; reliever; fireman
Kanji used
fire
extinguish
role
Pitch accent
けしやく
Composed of
extinguishing a fire; (Edo-period) fireman
role; assignment; position (of responsibility); post; part (in a play, film, etc.); role