Meaning of Japanese Word "主役" (Shuyaku)

Kanji in this word

Related words "主"

• 主 (shu)chief, lord, master
• 主 (nushi)master, owner
• 主事 (shuji)director, superintendent
• 主人 (shujin)proprietor
• 主人公 (shujinko)hero, heroine
• 主任 (shunin)chief, head

Related words "役"

• 下役 (shitayaku)a subordinate position
• 主役 (shuyaku)leading part, starring role
• 兵役 (heieki)military service
• 助役 (joyaku)deputy mayor
• 労役 (roeki)labor, toil, work
• 区役所 (kuyakusho)ward office