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VocabJLPT N1

starring role

NounSuru VerbIntransitive Verb

Definitions

1. starring (in a film, play, etc.)
2. playing the leading part

This noun refers to playing the lead role in a film, play, or television drama. It is commonly used in entertainment news and credits to identify the main actor or actress of a production.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

Apparently he's even had a lead role in student films.

Sentence 2

During the break, a coworker asked me, "Who's starring in the next commercial?"

Sentence 3

No way, that actor starring in a horror movie? That's gonna be amazing!

Sentence 4

Who exactly needs to be in the lead for this script to really work?

Sentence 5

"Next time, I'm the star!" my little brother shouted at the mirror!