人ひとの頭かしらに立たつ

expression, godan verb (-tsu)

stand at the head of others; lead others; be at the top

Idiomatic expression meaning to be in a position of leadership or to be the foremost among people. Often used in contexts of authority, rank, or prominence.

• 彼かれは若わかくして人ひとの頭かしらに立たつ器うつわだ。

  He has the caliber to stand at the head of others even at a young age.

• 人ひとの頭かしらに立たつ者ものは、責せき任にんも重おもい。

  Those who lead others bear heavy responsibility.