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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
She's a heavy hitter in the sales department.
Literally 'fierce person'. Used for a formidable competitor or someone very strong in their field.
He's competing with the heavy hitters of the industry.
He works for a heavy hitter company.
Literally 'large enterprise'. A straightforward term for a major corporation.
The market is dominated by heavy hitters.