Translation guide
Describes a person who is highly respected, distinguished, or prominent in their field. Japanese expressions range from formal titles to everyday terms for 'great person'.
To refer to someone widely recognized for their achievements, status, or influence.
A neutral, common term for a well-known person, celebrity, or public figure.
He is known as an eminent person.
A person of high reputation or social standing, often used in formal contexts.
Local eminent persons gathered.
A master or authority in a specific field, especially arts or academia. Connotes deep expertise.
He is an eminent person in literature.
To express that someone is a remarkable, outstanding individual, often in a moral or inspirational sense.
A great person, often historical or highly accomplished. Common in biographies and speeches.
He is an eminent person in history.
A fine, admirable person. More colloquial and versatile than 偉人.
She is truly an eminent person.
A person of outstanding ability or character; a remarkable figure. Somewhat literary.
To refer to someone of elevated social status, such as a dignitary or aristocrat.
偉人 implies greatness and moral admiration, often used for historical figures. 著名人 simply means a well-known person, like a celebrity, without moral judgment.
English 'eminent' can sound overly formal. In Japanese, choose a word based on context: 著名人 for fame, 偉人 for greatness, or 立派な人 for everyday praise.
彼は一代の傑物だった。
He was an eminent person of his generation.