大物 (おおもの, oomono) Japanese meaning: big shot | KotomoraHe is a heavyweight in the political world.
Big names from the industry gathered at the conference.
Usage patterns
〈人〉が大物になるfor someone to become a big shot / important figure
He will probably become a big shot in the political world someday.
大物を釣るto catch a big one (a large fish or a major prize)
He finally caught a big one at the lake.
大物が集まるfor important figures to gather (at an event)
Big shots from the industry gathered at that party.
大物 is a casual, colloquial way to call someone a big shot, while 有力者 is a neutral, more formal term for an influential person.
大物 highlights a person's influence or importance in their field, while スーパースター focuses specifically on widespread public fame.
大物 means a 'big shot' or important figure in any area, while 名優 specifically denotes a great actor.
大物 is a colloquial way to call someone a big shot or prominent figure, while 要人 is neutral and used in formal or journalistic contexts.
