“Leading actor” in Japanese
Short answer
Leading actor in Japanese is “立者” (tatemono). Full meaning: leading actor; leading figure, leader.
Other ways to say “Leading actor” in Japanese
立役
tachiyaku leading actor, protagonist
主役
shuyaku leading part, leading actor, leading actress
立役者
tateyakusha leading actor, star; leading figure, central figure, key figure, leading spirit
花形役者
hanagatayakusha leading actor, star actress, top-billed performer
主演者
shuensha star, leading actor
立物
tatemono leading actor; leading figure, leader
立て者
tatemono leading actor; leading figure, leader
立ち役
tachiyaku leading actor, protagonist
しゅやく
shuyaku leading part, leading actor, leading actress
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