VocabJLPT N3
protagonist
Noun

Definitions

  1. 1. protagonist
  2. 2. main character
  3. 3. head (of a household)
  4. 4. Protagonist
This noun means "protagonist" or "main character," referring to the central figure in a story, novel, film, or game around whom the plot revolves. It is a very common word in discussions about fiction and entertainment.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

So what did the protagonist lose?

Sentence 2

He said "the more the protagonist hesitates, the more real it feels."

Sentence 3

In other words, it's the string of choices that shapes the protagonist.

Sentence 4

Sometimes I catch myself thinking, "is it really okay for me to be the protagonist?"

Sentence 5

I was surprised when she said, "The protagonist is everything I want to be."