Translation guide
Describes a person who is very influential, powerful, or highly skilled in their field. Can also refer to a powerful athlete or a major player in business, politics, etc.
Referring to someone with significant influence, authority, or power in an organization or field.
Describing someone who is exceptionally good at what they do, often in sports, arts, or competitive fields.
Referring to a large, influential company or organization that dominates its market.
Prefix meaning 'major' or 'big'. Used for large companies (e.g., 大手企業).
The literal translation '重い打者' (heavy batter) is not used in Japanese. Use context-appropriate terms like 大物 or 強打者.
Literally 'big thing/person'. Commonly used for influential figures in politics, business, entertainment, etc.
彼は政界の大物だ。
He's a heavy hitter in the political world.
Means 'influential person'. More formal and often used in news or business contexts.
その会議には業界の有力者が集まった。
Heavy hitters from the industry gathered at the meeting.
Refers to a person of great importance and authority, often a veteran leader in a field.
彼は会社の重鎮として尊敬されている。
He is respected as a heavy hitter in the company.
Emphasizes actual ability or power rather than just title. Often used for behind-the-scenes influential people.
彼は組織の実力者だ。
He's the real heavy hitter in the organization.
Literally 'powerful hitter'. Used mainly in baseball for a slugger, but can metaphorically refer to a powerful performer.
彼はチームの強打者だ。
He's the heavy hitter on the team.
Loanword from English 'slugger'. Used in baseball contexts.
彼はプロ野球界のスラッガーとして知られている。
He's known as a heavy hitter in professional baseball.
Means a capable, go-getter type person. Often used in business for someone who gets results.
彼女は営業部のやり手だ。
She's a heavy hitter in the sales department.
Literally 'fierce person'. Used for a formidable competitor or someone very strong in their field.
彼は業界の猛者たちと渡り合っている。
He's competing with the heavy hitters of the industry.
彼は大手企業に勤めている。
He works for a heavy hitter company.
Literally 'large enterprise'. A straightforward term for a major corporation.
その市場は大企業が支配している。
The market is dominated by heavy hitters.