主人公
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Noun meaning the main character or hero in a story. Used in sentences like 『この物語の主人公は勇敢です』 (Kono monogatari no shujinkou wa yuukan desu, 'The protagonist of this story is brave.').
Theme

At a book club meeting, User and their friend Taro discuss the protagonist of a novel they just read.

主人公

しゅじんこう

protagonist

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Memory Hook

Think of a 'shu' (sounds like 'shoe') who's the main character in a story—like a hero wearing special shoes! 'Shoe hero' → 主人公 (shujinkou, 'protagonist').

Cultural Note

『主人公』 (shujinkou, 'protagonist') is a key term in Japanese literature, anime, and manga. It often refers to the central character driving the plot, such as 『アニメの主人公』 (anime no shujinkou, 'anime protagonist').

Forms

Base: 主人公Noun meaning the main character or hero in a story. Used in sentences like 『この物語の主人公は勇敢です』 (Kono monogatari no shujinkou wa yuukan desu, 'The protagonist of this story is brave.').