千せん両りょう役やく者しゃ

せ

ん

りょ

う

や

く

しゃ

Meanings

1

Originally referred to a kabuki actor with an annual salary of 1000 ryō, now used figuratively for any top performer or standout person in a field.

今いま

や

業ぎょう

界かい

の

千せん

両りょう

役やく

者しゃ

だ

。

He is now a leading figure in the industry.

あの女じょ優ゆうはまさに千せん両りょう役やく者しゃと呼よぶにふさわしい。

That actress truly deserves to be called a star.