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She has main character syndrome—expects everyone to accommodate her. Main character syndrome: filming yourself crying. Manifesting main character energy today.

Main character syndrome

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Meaning: Believing you're the protagonist of life; self-centred worldview.

认为自己是生活的主角；以自我为中心的世界观。

Creer que eres el protagonista de la vida; visión egocéntrica del mundo.

自分が人生の主人公だと思っていること。自己中心的な世界観。

자신이 인생의 주인공이라고 믿는 것. 자기중심적인 세계관.

'Main character syndrome' means acting like the world revolves around you—everyone else is a side character. Can be positive (self-confidence) or negative (narcissism). 'Main character energy' is the positive version.

「Main character syndrome」意思是表现得好像世界围着你转——其他所有人都是配角。可以是正面的（自信）也可以是负面的（自恋）。「Main character energy」是正面版本。

«Main character syndrome» significa actuar como si el mundo girase a tu alrededor, como si los demás fuesen personajes secundarios. Puede ser positivo (autoconfianza) o negativo (narcisismo). «Main character energy» es la versión positiva.

「Main character syndrome」は世界が自分を中心に回っていると振る舞うこと——他の全員は脇役。ポジティブ（自信）にもネガティブ（ナルシシズム）にもなりうる。「Main character energy」はポジティブ版。

'주인공 증후군(Main character syndrome)'은 세상이 자기를 중심으로 돌아간다고 행동하는 것——다른 사람들은 전부 조연. 긍정적(자신감)으로도 부정적(나르시시즘)으로도 쓰인다. 'Main character energy'는 긍정적인 버전.

Examples

She has main character syndrome—expects everyone to accommodate her.
她有主角病——期望所有人迁就她
Tiene síndrome de protagonista: espera que todos se adapten a ella
彼女は主人公症候群——みんなが自分に合わせるのを期待してる
그녀는 주인공 증후군이 있어——모두가 자기에게 맞춰주길 기대해
Main character syndrome: filming yourself crying.
主角病：拍自己哭的视频
Síndrome de protagonista: grabarte llorando
主人公症候群：泣いてる自分を撮影する
주인공 증후군: 우는 자기 모습을 촬영하기
Manifesting main character energy today.
今天展现主角能量
Hoy irradio energía de protagonista
今日は主人公エネルギーを発揮中
오늘은 주인공 에너지를 발산 중

Pronunciation

/meɪn ˈkærɪktə ˈsɪndrəʊm/

Usage Guide

Context: self-centredness, confidence, criticism

Tone: critical or aspirational

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Main character syndrome
主角病
síndrome de protagonista
主人公症候群
주인공 증후군
Main character energy
主角能量
energía de protagonista
主人公エネルギー
주인공 에너지

Common Mistakes

Can be used positively or negatively

Origin & History

From the concept of being the protagonist of a story. 'Main character' TikToks encouraged viewing yourself as the hero. 'Syndrome' adds the negative spin—excessive self-centredness.

Etymology: Main character (protagonist) + syndrome (condition)

First recorded: TikTok 2020, syndrome variant 2021

Cultural Context

Era: 2020-21 TikTok

Generation: Gen Z

Social background: Universal

Pop culture: TikTok; Main character trend

Regional notes: TikTok origin, global usage.

Variations

Main character syndromeMain character energy