偉人
Meanings
1
great person; eminent figure
Refers to a person of outstanding achievement or historical importance, often used in formal or respectful contexts.
He is respected as a great figure in history.
This book contains biographies of many eminent people.
Usage patterns
- 〈人〉が偉人になるfor someone to become a great historical figure
He later became a great figure known around the world.
- 偉人として知られるto be known as a great person
She is known as a great figure of modern medicine.
- 偉人の伝記a biography of a great person
As a child, I often read biographies of great people.