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[しゅ(主)·じん(人)·こう(公)]
shujinkou
noun

English Meaning(s) for 主人公

noun
  1. protagonist; main character; hero(ine) (of a story)
  2. head of household
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Definition and Synonyms for 主人公

Hero the principal character in a play or movie or novel or poem
Synonyms: ヒーロー, 主人公, 主役

Meanings for each kanji in 主人公

» lord; chief; master; main thing; principal
» person
» public; prince; official; governmental

Categories 主人公 is a member of

Part an actor's portrayal of someone in a play
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Sample Sentences for 主人公

Jack's adventures are more amazing than those of the hero in many thrillers.
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The hero of the book rails at the injustices of the world but does nothing about them.
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I used to watch this anime a lot when I was a kid, but I can't quite remember what happened to the hero in the final episode.
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The hero died at the end of the book.
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However the protagonist is aware of his own mistakes.
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