Japanese

ヒーロー

ヒーロー
Meaning: hero; male protagonist
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

ヒ
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Example sentences

When I was a child, I admired the heroes I saw on TV.
彼は正義のために戦うヒーローだ。
He is a hero who fights for justice.
ヒーローが最後に勝つのは、物語のお約束だ。
The hero winning at the end is a story trope.
彼は映画の中でヒーローに変身した。
He transformed into a hero in the movie.
彼は不死身のヒーローのように、どんな怪我をしても立ち上がる。
Like an invincible hero, he stands up no matter how much he is injured.

Usage Notes

Borrowed from English 'hero'. Used for brave people, protagonists, or superhero characters.

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