顔かお役やく

noun

influential figure; boss; big shot

Refers to a person who wields informal influence or authority within a group, community, or organization, often beyond official titles. Can carry a slightly rough or underworld nuance, but also used neutrally for local leaders or prominent figures.

• 彼かれは地じ元もとの顔かお役やくとして知しられている。

  He is known as a local influential figure.

• その組そ織しきの顔かお役やくたちが集あつまって話はなし合あった。

  The bosses of that organization gathered and discussed.