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.
In meetings, without a facilitator, discussions don't come together.
Standard spelling using the common kana form まとめ plus 役.
Kanji spelling using 纏, which is less common and may not be recognized by all readers.
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.