ヒーロー
ひーろー
noun
hero
1.
hero, protagonist
A person admired for courage, outstanding achievements, or noble qualities. Also the main male character in a story, film, or show.
子供たちのヒーローだ。
He's a hero to the children.
この映画のヒーローは正義感が強い。
The hero of this movie has a strong sense of justice.
試合で決勝ゴールを決めた選手は、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 means "hero" in a grander, more historical sense (war heroes, legendary figures), while ヒーロー is more casual and broader in scope.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- ヒーロー番組: superhero show (tokusatsu)
- 国民的ヒーロー: national hero
- ヒーローインタビュー: post-game hero interview (baseball)
Related Words
Pair verb:
ヒロイン (female hero)