noun
coordinator; mediator; person who brings things together
Refers to a person who takes on the role of organizing, mediating, or pulling together a group, discussion, or project. Often used in informal or semi-formal contexts like group projects, meetings, or community activities.
彼はいつもグループのまとめ役を引き受ける。
He always takes on the role of coordinator for the group.
会議では、まとめ役がいないと話がまとまらない。
In meetings, without a facilitator, discussions don't come together.
調整役 emphasizes adjusting or coordinating schedules and logistics, while まとめ役 focuses on bringing people or ideas together into a unified whole.
世話役 implies taking care of people's needs or organizing events, often with a nurturing nuance, whereas まとめ役 is more about synthesizing or leading a group to a conclusion.
Compound of まとめ (stem of まとめる 'to bring together') + 役 ('role'). The kanji 纏 is used for まとめる but is less common in modern writing.