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.
Literally 'big thing/person'. Commonly used for influential figures in politics, business, entertainment, etc.
He's a heavy hitter in the political world.
Means 'influential person'. More formal and often used in news or business contexts.
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.
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.
He's the real heavy hitter in the organization.
Describing someone who is exceptionally good at what they do, often in sports, arts, or competitive fields.
Literally 'powerful hitter'. Used mainly in baseball for a slugger, but can metaphorically refer to a powerful performer.
He's the heavy hitter on the team.
Loanword from English 'slugger'. Used in baseball contexts.
Means a capable, go-getter type person. Often used in business for someone who gets results.
Literally 'fierce person'. Used for a formidable competitor or someone very strong in their field.
Referring to a large, influential company or organization that dominates its market.
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.
He's known as a heavy hitter in professional baseball.
彼女は営業部のやり手だ。
She's a heavy hitter in the sales department.
He's competing with the heavy hitters of the industry.
その市場は大企業が支配している。
The market is dominated by heavy hitters.