旗手
Meanings
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standard-bearer; flag-bearer
Refers to a person who carries a flag or banner, often in a ceremonial, military, or symbolic context. Can also be used figuratively for a leading figure in a movement.
At the opening ceremony, the flag-bearer entered carrying the national flag.
He is known as a standard-bearer of the reform movement.
Usage patterns
- 〈事〉の旗手the standard-bearer/leading figure of (a movement, field, etc.)
He is known as a leading figure of rock music.
- 旗手を務めるto serve as the flag-bearer
He served as the flag-bearer for the Japanese team at the opening ceremony.
- 旗手となるto become the standard-bearer/leading figure
She became the leading figure in that field.