英雄|えいゆうeiyuu[0]heiban (flat)
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- nounhero; heroine; great person
- nounEroica Symphony (Beethoven, 1804)
- nounHeroic Polonaise (Chopin)
- SynonymヒーローNeutralLoanword for a hero or the male lead of a story; very common in speech. 「英雄」 sounds more formal and carries a historical flavor.
- Antonym凡人ぼんじんNeutralAn ordinary, unremarkable person — the opposite of an outstanding 「英雄」.
- Antonym臆病者おくびょうものNeutralA coward; contrasts with the brave, fearless 「英雄」.
- Antonym弱虫よわむしCasualColloquial word for a weakling or wimp; the very opposite of 「英雄」.
Use 「英雄」 for heroes of history or real life, as in 「国民的英雄」; 「ヒーロー」 for story protagonists or casual talk. Antonyms: 「凡人」 for ordinary people, 「臆病者」 and colloquial 「弱虫」 for cowards.
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