synonym Comparative
主演
VS
屈指
Differences Between "主演" and "屈指"
Option A
主演
Meaning
starring role; leading role
Reading
しゅえん (shuen)
Syllabus Level
N3
Practical Example
彼はその映画で主演を務めた。
He played the starring role in that movie.
Option B
屈指
Meaning
leading, foremost, pre-eminent, one of the best
Reading
くっし (kusshi)
Syllabus Level
N2
Practical Example
彼は日本屈指のピアニストだ。
He is one of Japan's leading pianists.
Which one to use?
Select the correct Japanese word for this context
Which word fits this context: "(starring role; leading role)"?
🎉 正解 / Correct!
使い分け解説:
- 主演: Used for actors/actresses who play the main character in a movie, drama, or play. Often used with verbs like 「務める」(tsutomeru - to serve as) or 「する」(suru - to do).
- 屈指: Used to describe something or someone that is among the very best or most prominent in its category, often implying it could be counted on one's fingers. 指を折って数えるほど優れている、という意味合いで使われます。
- 主演: Used for actors/actresses who play the main character in a movie, drama, or play. Often used with verbs like 「務める」(tsutomeru - to serve as) or 「する」(suru - to do).
- 屈指: Used to describe something or someone that is among the very best or most prominent in its category, often implying it could be counted on one's fingers. 指を折って数えるほど優れている、という意味合いで使われます。
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