有力者(ゆうりょくしゃ)

ゆうりょくしゃ
noun
influential person; person of influence
1. influential person; person of power; notable figure
A person who holds significant influence, power, or authority in a community, organization, or field.
地元(じもと)の有力者(ゆうりょくしゃ)に相談(そうだん)した。
I consulted a local person of influence.
政界(せいかい)の有力者(ゆうりょくしゃ)が集(あつ)まった。
Influential figures in politics gathered together.
その事業(じぎょう)は地域(ちいき)の有力者(ゆうりょくしゃ)の支援(しえん)を受(う)けて成功(せいこう)した。
The project succeeded with the support of influential people in the region.

Built from 有力(ゆうりょく) (influential, powerful) + 者(しゃ) (person). Refers to someone who holds significant sway in a community, organization, or political sphere.

COMMON COLLOCATIONS:

  • 地元(じもと)の有力者(ゆうりょくしゃ): local person of influence
  • 政界(せいかい)の有力者(ゆうりょくしゃ): political heavyweight
  • 財界(ざいかい)の有力者(ゆうりょくしゃ): influential figure in the business world

SIMILAR WORDS:

  • 実力者(じつりょくしゃ): person of real power (emphasizes actual ability)
  • 権力者(けんりょくしゃ): person in authority (emphasizes formal power)
  • 名士(めいし): notable figure, distinguished person (emphasizes reputation)

REGISTER:
A formal word. More common in news, political discussion, and written Japanese than in casual conversation.

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Added 2026.3.24 18:33 · Revised 2026.3.29 16:15
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