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TOPIK 3noun

주인공

juingong

주인공이 · 주인공을

main character, protagonist; star (of an event)

Example

이 드라마의 주인공은 평범한 회사원이에요.

The main character of this drama is an ordinary office worker.

Word parts

주 main인 person공 lord, sir

Literally 'main person.'

Good to know

Also used for the person of honor: 오늘의 주인공 means 'today's star,' like the birthday person.