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
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