立たち役やく

noun

leading male role in kabuki

Refers specifically to the principal male character type in kabuki, often the hero or central figure. The term is also used metaphorically for a leading figure in any group or undertaking.

• 彼かれは歌か舞ぶ伎きの立たち役やくとして名な高だかい。

  He is famous as a leading male role actor in kabuki.

• このプロジェクトでは彼かれが立たち役やくを務つとめた。

  He played the leading role in this project.