キーマン
Meanings
1
key person; keyman
Refers to an indispensable person in an organization or project, often a decision-maker or central figure.
He is the key person for this project.
The plan is delayed because the key person quit.
Usage patterns
- 〈事〉のキーマンthe key person for a project/matter
He is the key person for this project.
- キーマンになるto become the key person
He became the key person on the team.
- キーマンを探すto look for the key person
We looked for the key person in order to move the negotiations forward.