noun
great person; outstanding figure; giant
Refers to a person of exceptional ability, character, or achievement; often used in historical or formal contexts.
彼は政界の傑物として知られている。
He is known as a great figure in the political world.
歴史上の傑物を挙げるとすれば、まず彼の名が浮
When listing outstanding figures in history, his name comes to mind first.
Compound of 傑 (excellence, greatness) and 物 (person, thing). The exact historical derivation is uncertain, but the spelling is conventionally associated with the meaning of an outstanding person.