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Meanings
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tough guy; fearless fighter; wild one
Refers to a strong, brave, or reckless person, often with a rough or wild image. Can be used admiringly or critically.
He was known as a fearless fighter on the battlefield.
That new employee is quite a tough guy.
Usage patterns
- 〈場所〉の猛者a tough guy/veteran of a certain field or place
He is known as a fearsome veteran in the judo world.
- 〈場所〉に猛者が集まるtough guys/fighters gather at a place
Tough fighters gather at this dojo from all over the country.
- 猛者揃いa group made up entirely of tough guys/veterans
This team is full of fearsome veterans, so no one can afford to let their guard down.