ドン

noun

Don (Spanish honorific)

Used as a title of respect for a Spanish or Latin American man, equivalent to 'Mr.' or 'Sir' in English. Often appears before a given name.

from Spanish

• スペインでは、年ねん配ぱいの男だん性せいを「ドン・ホセ」のように呼よぶことがある。

  In Spain, older men are sometimes addressed as 'Don José' and the like.

noun

bigwig; important person; boss

Japanese slang for a powerful or influential person, especially in business, politics, or organized groups. Often carries a nuance of authority and sometimes intimidation.

• 彼かれは業ぎょう界かいのドンと呼よばれている。

  He is called the don of the industry.

• あの政せい治じ家かは地じ元もとのドン的てき存そん在ざいだ。

  That politician is a bigwig in the local area.