Japanese

しゅじんこう
Meaning: protagonist; main character
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

主
人
公

Example sentences

The protagonist of this novel is a brave young girl.
主人公が舞台に登場した。
The protagonist appeared on stage.
この物語の主人公は、強大な魔力を秘めている。
The protagonist of this story hides a powerful magical power.
そのアニメの主人公はとてもいいキャラをしている。
The protagonist of that anime has a very good character.
この物語の主人公は、実在の人物がモデルになっている。
The protagonist of this story is modeled after a real person.
映画では、主人公の分身が登場する。
In the movie, the protagonist's alter ego appears.
その物語の主人公は美しい人魚でした。
The main character of that story was a beautiful mermaid.
主人公はついに、宿敵を倒した。
The hero finally defeated his arch-rival.
映画の主人公は、有名なギャングのリーダーだった。
The main character of the movie was the leader of a famous gang.
その時代劇の主人公は、弱きを助ける侠客として描かれている。
The protagonist of that period drama is portrayed as a chivalrous man who helps the weak.

Usage Notes

Refers to the central figure in a story, movie, or event.

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