支 配 者(しはいしゃ)

しはいしゃ

noun

ruler; controller; one who dominates

1. ruler; controller; one who dominates

A person or entity that holds power and exercises control over others, whether in politics, society, or a more abstract or figurative sense.

彼(かれ)はこの国(くに)の支配者(しはいしゃ)だ。

He is the ruler of this country.

新(あたら)しい支配者(しはいしゃ)が権力(けんりょく)を握(にぎ)った。

A new ruler seized power.

歴史(れきし)の中(なか)で多(おお)くの支配者(しはいしゃ)が興(おこ)り、そして滅(ほろ)んでいった。

Throughout history, many rulers rose to power and then perished.

Composed of 支配(しはい) (rule, control, domination) and 者(しゃ) (person). Refers to someone who holds authority and exercises control. Can be used for historical rulers, political leaders, or figuratively for anyone who dominates a situation or domain.

Common collocations

絶対的(ぜったいてき)な支配者(しはいしゃ): absolute ruler
支配者(しはいしゃ)層(そう): ruling class
支配者(しはいしゃ)側(がわ): the ruling side

Similar words

統治者(とうちしゃ): governor, ruler — emphasizes the act of governing or administering; more formal and institutional
権力者(けんりょくしゃ): person of power — focuses on having power rather than exercising control
独裁者(どくさいしゃ): dictator — specifically an authoritarian ruler with absolute power

Related Words

Compare: 統治者(とうちしゃ) (governor, ruler)

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

Compare: 独裁者(どくさいしゃ) (dictator)

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