主役
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 主役
1
leading part; leading actor; leading actress
Examples
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.
Kanji in this Word
主
5 strokes
Frequency: 95
JLPT N3
Grade 3
Meanings
lord
chief
master
main thing
principal
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
シュ
ス
シュウ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
ぬし
おも
あるじ
Nanori
— Specialized readings used in names
かず
ず
もん
役
7 strokes
Frequency: 315
JLPT N2
Grade 3
Meanings
duty
war
campaign
drafted labor
office
service
role
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ヤク
エキ
Nanori
— Specialized readings used in names
ちゃく
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