ヒロイン
ひろいん
noun
heroine
1.
heroine, female lead
The main female character in a story, film, or other narrative. Also used for a woman admired for her courage or achievements.
この映画のヒロインは強い。
The heroine of this movie is strong.
ヒロイン役に抜擢された。
She was chosen for the role of the heroine.
彼女はチームのピンチを救い、まさにヒロインだった。
She saved the team from a crisis and was truly the heroine of the day.
USAGE:
ヒロイン refers specifically to a female protagonist or admired woman. The male counterpart is ヒーロー. In anime and manga, ヒロイン often refers to the main female love interest rather than the protagonist.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- ヒロイン役: the heroine role
- 悲劇のヒロイン: tragic heroine
- ヒロインになる: to become the heroine
SIMILAR WORDS:
主人公 (protagonist) is gender-neutral. ヒロイン specifically means the female lead.
Related Words
Antonym:
ヒーロー