English–Japanese
“main character” in Japanese
Japanese
Pronunciation
Romajishujinkō
Example
この物語の主人公は最後に勝ちます。ko no monogatari no shu jin kō wa sai go ni ka chi ma su
The main character in this story wins in the end.
How to say “main character” in Japanese
“Main character” in Japanese is 主人公 (shujinkō).
Centers on the person whose actions and experiences drive the story.
Example sentences with 主人公
映画では主人公が友達と力を合わせます。ei ga de wa shu jin kō ga tomo dachi to chikara o a wa se ma su
In the movie, the main character joins forces with friends.
Tips for using 主人公
- In English, protagonist does not always mean a hero because the central character can also make harmful or selfish choices.