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Definition and Synonyms for 主役
| 1. | 主人公 | 劇、映画、小説、詩の主要な登場人物 |
| Hero | the principal character in a play or movie or novel or poem | |
| Synonyms: | ヒーロー, 主人公, 主役 | |
| 2. | 主役 | 小説の主人公 |
| Agonist | the principal character in a work of fiction | |
| Synonyms: | 主役 | |
| 3. | 主演 | 主役を演じる俳優 |
| Lead | an actor who plays a principal role | |
| Synonyms: | 主役, 主演, 主演者 |
Meanings for each kanji in 主役
| » | 主 | lord; chief; master; main thing; principal |
| » | 役 | duty; war; campaign; drafted labor; office; service; role |
Categories 主役 is a member of
| 1. | 配役 | 劇中での俳優の人物の描写 |
| Part | an actor's portrayal of someone in a play | |
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| 2. | 俳優 | 劇の演技者 |
| Role Player | a theatrical performer | |
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Sample Sentences for 主役
ケイトは映画で主役を演じる機会を与えられました。
Kate has been given an opportunity to play a major role in a movie.
ボブは今度の学園祭で初めて主役を演じる。
Bob will play the leading role for the first time in the next school festival.
次の文化祭で初めて主役を演じることになっています。
He will play the leading role for the first time in the next school festival.
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