千せん両りょう役やく者しゃせんりょうやくしゃじ字FuriganaAudioMeanings1nounstar actor; prima donna; leading figureyojijukugo (four-character idiom)›Originally referred to a kabuki actor with an annual salary of 1000 ryō, now used figuratively for any top performer or standout person in a field.彼かれは今いまや業ぎょう界かいの千せん両りょう役やく者しゃだ。Break this sentence down in the analyzerHe is now a leading figure in the industry.あの女じょ優ゆうはまさに千せん両りょう役やく者しゃと呼よぶにふさわしい。Break this sentence down in the analyzerThat actress truly deserves to be called a star.
