Translation guide
The English word 'mogul' can refer to a powerful businessperson, a bump on a ski slope, or a historical ruler. This guide covers how to express each meaning naturally in Japanese.
To refer to a wealthy, influential person in business or industry.
A general term for a big shot or important figure, commonly used in business contexts.
To refer to a bump on a ski slope, especially in mogul skiing.
To refer to a Mughal emperor or the dynasty in South Asia.
The standard historical term for a Mughal emperor. Use the full phrase for clarity.
Do not directly translate 'mogul' as モーグル in business contexts; it will be understood as a ski bump. Use 大物 or 実力者 instead.
彼は業界の大物だ。
He's a mogul in the industry.
Emphasizes the person's actual power and influence, often behind the scenes.
He is known as a political mogul.
Literally 'giant head', used for leading figures in a field, often in media or finance.
The media mogul attended the conference.
A loanword from English 'tycoon', used similarly but less common than native terms.
He is a real estate mogul.
He is good at mogul skiing.
There are big moguls on the course.
A native Japanese word meaning 'bump' or 'lump', used informally for ski moguls.
I managed to get over that mogul smoothly.
The Taj Mahal was built by a Mughal emperor.
Refers to the Mughal people or a person of the Mughal dynasty, but less specific than 'emperor'.
The Mughals came from Central Asia.