実 力 者(じつりょくしゃ)

じつりょくしゃ

noun

person of influence; powerful figure

1. person of influence; powerful figure

a person who wields real power or has genuine ability; someone influential behind the scenes or through demonstrated competence

彼(かれ)は業界(ぎょうかい)の実力者(じつりょくしゃ)だ。

He is a powerful figure in the industry.

地元(じもと)の実力者(じつりょくしゃ)に相談(そうだん)した。

I consulted with a local person of influence.

政界(せいかい)の実力者(じつりょくしゃ)たちが裏(うら)で動(うご)いていたことが明(あき)らかになった。

It was revealed that powerful political figures had been working behind the scenes.

Composed of 実力(じつりょく) (real ability/power) and 者(しゃ) (person). Emphasizes actual power or competence rather than formal title. Often implies behind-the-scenes influence, especially in political contexts.

Common collocations

政界(せいかい)の実力者(じつりょくしゃ): political powerbroker
業界(ぎょうかい)の実力者(じつりょくしゃ): industry heavyweight
地元(じもと)の実力者(じつりょくしゃ): local person of influence
隠(かく)れた実力者(じつりょくしゃ): hidden power player

Similar words

有力者(ゆうりょくしゃ): influential person — similar but emphasizes social standing and connections
権力者(けんりょくしゃ): person in power — focuses on formal authority
実力(じつりょく): real ability, true strength — the base noun without the person suffix

Related Words

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

Compare: 権力者(けんりょくしゃ) (person in power)

Compare: 顔役(かおやく) (influential person)

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