四し天てん王のう

noun

the Four Heavenly Kings

Buddhist term referring to the four guardian deities: Dhrtarastra, Virudhaka, Virupaksa, and Vaisravana. Often depicted protecting temple gates.

• 四し天てん王のうは仏ぶっ教きょうの守しゅ護ご神しんとして知しられている。

  The Four Heavenly Kings are known as guardian deities in Buddhism.

noun

the big four; four top leaders

Figurative use for the four most prominent or powerful individuals in a group, field, or organization. Common in sports, business, and entertainment.

• 彼かれは会かい社しゃの四し天てん王のうの一人ひとりだ。

  He is one of the big four in the company.

• このチームには四し天てん王のうと呼よばれる選せん手しゅがいる。

  This team has players called the big four.