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古豪 (こごう, kogou) Japanese meaning: veteran | Kotomora
Freq. Frequency Top 100,000 じ 字
Kanji 豪 overpowering, great, powerful Related words ベテラン ベテラン is a more common, neutral loanword for 'veteran' or 'experienced person' in any field. 古豪 emphasizes a long-standing, respected presence with a slightly formal or literary tone.
老ろう 練れん 老練 is a na-adjective meaning 'experienced' or 'seasoned', focusing on skill gained through age. 古豪 is a noun referring to the person themselves, often with a sense of established reputation.
Etymology Compound of 古 (old) and 豪 (powerful person, hero). The exact historical derivation is uncertain, but the word has been used since at least the early 20th century to refer to respected veterans.
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He is known as a veteran of the political world.
The veteran shogi player challenged the young player.
