perfect role; well-suited role
Refers to a role in a play, film, or other performance that fits an actor perfectly, as if they were born to play it. Also used figuratively for any task or position that suits someone exceptionally well.
He played a perfect role for him in that movie.
I think this job is a perfect fit for her.
Standard kana-kanji mixed spelling; the most common written form.
Katakana variant often used for emphasis or in informal writing.
Rarely used kanji form; the kanji 嵌 is not common in modern Japanese.
Rarely used kanji form; the kanji 填 is not common in modern Japanese.
Compound of はまり (continuative form of はまる 'to fit perfectly') + 役 (role). The exact historical derivation is uncertain, but the word likely emerged from theatrical or entertainment contexts.