Important Task
Great Duty, Important Role
noun
A big duty is a great duty. It can also be an important task. Think about some kind of big duty you have. Then, think about what an important task it is too. Feel proud of your important task.
たいやく
This is a jukugo word, which usually means on'yomi readings from the kanji. Since 大 has two on'yomi readings, here's a mnemonic to help you remember which one to use:
You've been assigned the important task of taking care of the local tie yaks (たいやく). Where you're from, tie-wearing yaks are incredibly important, so don't take this great duty lightly!
この大役をしっかりはたせるよう、一生けんめいがんばります！
I will try with all my might to successfully accomplish this important task.
ずい分とまた大役を買って出たものだね。
You volunteered for such a great duty, eh?
ロード・オブ・ザ・リングでフロドは大役を任されたが、靴も履かずに見事にやってのけた。
Frodo, of the Lord of the Rings, was given the most important task and he did it all without putting on shoes.