権 力 者(けんりょくしゃ)

けんりょくしゃ

noun

powerful person; person in power

1. powerful person; person in power; ruler

A person who holds political, social, or economic power. Used to describe leaders, politicians, or anyone wielding significant authority over others.

権力者(けんりょくしゃ)に逆(さか)らうのは難(むずか)しい。

It is difficult to go against those in power.

歴史(れきし)の中(なか)で多(おお)くの権力者(けんりょくしゃ)が生(う)まれては消(き)えた。

Throughout history, many rulers have risen and fallen.

メディアは権力者(けんりょくしゃ)の行動(こうどう)を監視(かんし)する役割(やくわり)を担(にな)っている。

The media plays a role in monitoring the actions of those in power.

Usage

Often carries a slightly negative or critical nuance, implying someone who uses authority to control others. In news and political commentary, it frequently appears when discussing abuse of power or political dynamics.

Common collocations

権力者(けんりょくしゃ)に逆(さか)らう (to defy those in power)
権力者(けんりょくしゃ)の横暴(おうぼう) (tyranny of those in power)
権力者(けんりょくしゃ)に媚(こ)びる (to curry favor with the powerful)

Similar words

支配者(しはいしゃ): ruler — emphasizes control over territory or people
実力者(じつりょくしゃ): influential person — emphasizes actual ability and influence rather than formal authority

Related Words

Related: 権力(けんりょく) (power (base word))

Compare: 支配者(しはいしゃ) (ruler)

Compare: 実力者(じつりょくしゃ) (influential person)

Compare: 強者(きょうしゃ) (the strong)

Compare: 有力者(ゆうりょくしゃ) (influential person)

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Added 2026.3.15 16:20 · Revised 2026.9.2 13:01

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