noun
great man; hero; outstanding person
Rare, somewhat literary term for a person of exceptional ability or character. Not used in everyday conversation; more common synonyms include 傑物 (けつぶつ) or 偉人 (いじん).
彼はまさに時代の傑士と呼ぶにふさわしい人物だ。
He is truly a person worthy of being called a great man of his era.