主演
しゅえん
shuen
JLPT N1nounVocabularyLevel 94 - JLPT N1
Quick answer
主演 (しゅえん (shuen)) means "Starring (in a film or play)". It is read しゅえん (shuen). This page covers its usage with example sentences.
Meaning
Starring (in a film or play)
Also : Starring · Leading role
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Example Sentences
この映画で主演する俳優は、国際的に有名である。
このえいがでしゅえんするはいゆうは、こくさいてきにゆうめいである。
The actor starring in this film is internationally famous.
Kanji in this word
Grammar to study at this level
- [Noun/Verb dictionary form] + に際して～に際して (ni saishite) - On the occasion of
- [Noun] + をもとに(して)～をもとに (wo moto ni) - Based on
- [Noun/Verb dictionary form] + にあたって～にあたって (ni atatte) - When doing; Upon
- [Plain form verb/adjective] + ものの～ものの (mono no) - Although; Even though
- [Verb/Adjective/Noun] + にしろ/にせよ～にしろ／にせよ (ni shiro/ni seyo) - Even if; Regardless of
Last updated Jun 11, 2026
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