偉人 (いじん, ijin) Japanese meaning: great person | Kotomoraて
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He is respected as a great figure in history.
This book contains biographies of many eminent people.
Usage patterns
〈人〉が偉人になるfor someone to become a great historical figure
He later became a great figure known around the world.
偉人として知られるto be known as a great person
She is known as a great figure of modern medicine.
偉人の伝記a biography of a great person
As a child, I often read biographies of great people.