expression, zuru verb
carry out a role; play a role
A formal or literary expression meaning to perform or fulfill a role. The verb 演ずる is a somewhat stiff alternative to 演じる.
See also: 役割を演じる (やくわりをえんじる)
彼は組織の中で重要な役割を演じている。
He plays an important role in the organization.
More common, less formal variant using 演じる instead of 演ずる.
Phrase composed of 役割 (role) + を + 演ずる (to perform, a formal variant of 演じる).