English Dictionary

leading lady

名詞

A woman who does or can play the lead role in a movie, play or other production; a woman who frequently plays such roles.

日本語の意味

映画や演劇などの作品で、主要な役（主役）を務める女性。 / 映画、舞台などで頻繁に中心的な女性キャラクターとして登場する女優。

The director insisted that the leading lady be present at every rehearsal so she could shape the production.

監督は、主演女優が舞台を作り上げられるよう、すべてのリハーサルに出席するよう求めた。

意味（1）

A woman who does or can play the lead role in a movie, play or other production; a woman who frequently plays such roles.

意味（2）

The type of conventionally beautiful and approachable woman who is perceived as being capable of playing female lead roles in movies or other productions.

leading ladies （ plural ）