主役
しゅやく
shuyaku
nounVocabularyLevel 51 - JLPT N2

Quick answer

主役 (しゅやく (shuyaku)) means "main role". Use the page for pronunciation and example sentences.

Meaning

main role

Also : protagonist · leading part · leading actor · starring role · leading actress

Memory Aid

Meaning ·

The word 主役 (しゅやく) means 'leading part'. Think of each kanji component contributing to the overall meaning of leading part.

Example Sentences

彼は映画の主役を演じました。

かれはえいがのしゅやくをえんじました。

He played the lead role in the movie.

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