ヒーロー

ひーろー
noun
hero
person
See also: ヒロイン (female counterpart)
1. hero, protagonist
A person admired for courage, outstanding achievements, or noble qualities. Also the main male character in a story, film, or show.
子供(こども)たちのヒーローだ。
He's a hero to the children.
この映画(えいが)のヒーローは正義感(せいぎかん)が強(つよ)い。
The hero of this movie has a strong sense of justice.
試合(しあい)で決勝(けっしょう)ゴールを決(き)めた選手(せんしゅ)は、チームのヒーローになった。
The player who scored the winning goal became the team's hero.

Usage

ヒーロー refers to a male hero or protagonist. The female equivalent is ヒロイン (heroine). In Japanese media (manga, anime, tokusatsu), ヒーロー has a strong association with superheroes and action protagonists.

The native Japanese word 英雄(えいゆう) means "hero" in a grander, more historical sense (war heroes, legendary figures), while ヒーロー is more casual and broader in scope.

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Related Words

Compare: 救世主(きゅうせいしゅ) (savior)
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