This is the 2454th most frequent Japanese word.
主人公
Protagonist; main character.
Used to describe a specific role within a narrative, focusing on events concerning the protagonist.
暗い影が主人公を追い詰めるシーンが印象的でした。
The scene where a dark shadow corners the protagonist was impactful.
Used to reference the development of the main character as part of the overarching theme of a story.
この映画では、主人公が自分の使命を発見する過程がテーマです。
In this movie, the process where the protagonist discovers their mission is the theme.
Used to denote the main character in a narrative, emphasizing their importance.