How to Say ‘It's the role of the Emperor's messenger.’ in Japanese
天皇の使いの役ですよ。
tennou no tsukai no yaku desu yo
[TEN-noh noh tsoo-KAI noh yaku dess yo]
💬 Usage Tip: You can chain の to stack descriptions: 天皇の使いの役 is "the Emperor's messenger's role". Each の links to the next noun.
Phrase Breakdown
天皇の使いの
tennou no tsukai no
of the Emperor's messenger
This is 'the Emperor's messenger' plus の, linking it to the next word.
天皇の使いの服はきれいです。
The Emperor's messenger's clothes are beautiful.
Words in this phrase
天皇
tennou
[TEN-noh]
Emperor (of Japan)
The title of Japan's emperor.
天皇の誕生日は祝日です。
The Emperor's birthday is a holiday.
の
no
[noh]
of
A linking particle connecting nouns, like 'of' or showing description.
前の方が見やすいです。
The front area is easier to see from.
使い
tsukai
[tsoo-KAI]
messenger; envoy
A person sent to deliver a message or do an errand for someone.
王様の使いが来ました。
The king's messenger came.
の
no
[noh]
of
A linking particle connecting nouns, like 'of' or showing description.
前の方が見やすいです。
The front area is easier to see from.
役ですよ。
yaku desu yo
(it's) the role, you know
役 (yaku) means 'role' or 'part' in a play or event. Say it 'ya-ku-des-yo'.
大事な役ですよ。
It's an important role.
Words in this phrase
役
yaku
[yaku]
role
Function or part played by a person or thing in a situation.
彼女の役は重要だ。
Her role is important.
です
desu
[dess]
is; polite copula
A polite sentence ending used in formal conversation.
少し伺いたいです。
I would like to ask a little.
よ
yo
[yo]
you know
Particle used for emphasis or to assert information.
わかるよね。
You know, right?
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