noun
male role; male part
Refers to a male character or role in a performance, especially in theater, film, or television. Often used in contexts like the Takarazuka Revue, where female performers play male roles.
彼女は宝塚で男役を演じている。
She plays male roles in the Takarazuka Revue.
このドラマでは、彼が主役の男役
In this drama, he plays the lead male role.