bamboo

I have introduced you about bamboo here and here . play a role in における役割を果たす
play a central role in
play a essential role in

Good water plays an essential role in making SAKE.
be used to v 　・・するためのもの
A CHASEN is used to whisk tea.

be used as n ・・として使われている
bamboo charcoal is used as a deodorant.

he is a greenhorn 彼は青二才だ
he is still green at this job. 彼はこの仕事には未熟だ

bamboo charcoal 竹炭
deodorant 消臭剤
scare away 追い払う
tanabata festival 七夕
rake 熊の手
good fortune 福
the Milky way 天の川
shrine 神社
scarecrow　かかし
scare　脅す
crow 　からす