This is the 7148th most frequent Japanese word.
ロール
"ロール" means "roll" in English and can refer to a physical roll (e.g., bread, paper) or a role/position depending on context.
In this sentence, 'ロール' refers to a type of rolled cake, emphasizing its culinary usage.
このケーキはチョコレートのロールです。
This cake is a chocolate roll.
Here, 'ロール' denotes a role or character portrayed in a theatrical production, showing its usage in arts and performance.
演劇での彼の役割は重要なロールだった。
His role in the play was an important roll.
In this context, 'ロール' describes the physical form of rolled objects, specifically a roll of paper.