Usage patterns 〈 場ば 所しょ 〉 の 有ゆう 力りょく 者しゃ an influential person in a particular field or area
He is known as an influential figure in the political world.
有ゆう 力りょく 者しゃ に 相そう 談だん する to consult an influential person for help or advice
When in trouble, I decided to consult a local influential figure.
〈 人ひと 〉 は 有ゆう 力りょく 者しゃ となる for someone to become an influential person
She became an influential figure in the industry.
Related words· 6 実力者 emphasizes actual ability or competence, whereas 有力者 focuses on influence and standing.
権力者 refers specifically to someone holding official power or authority, while 有力者 more broadly describes anyone influential in their field or community.
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.
名士 highlights social reputation and public renown, while 有力者 emphasizes practical influence or power.
Show 2 more Show fewer 有力者 is the normal modern word for a powerful or influential person, while 有権者 carrying that meaning is a rare, old usage.
有力者 stresses someone's power to influence outcomes, while 要人 stresses their official status or importance as a key figure.
Don't confuse with 有力 is an adjective meaning 'influential' or 'promising', while 有力者 is the noun for the person who has that influence.
有識者 (knowledgeable expert) and 有力者 (influential/powerful person) share the 有 ◯者 pattern but describe very different qualities—expertise versus power or influence.
Counted with The everyday counter for people: 一人 (ひとり ), 二人 (ふたり ), 三人 (さんにん ).
More formal than 人 — used for headcounts in reservations, staff lists, and announcements (5名様 ).
Etymology Compound of 有力 (influential) + 者 (person). The exact historical derivation is straightforward; the word follows a common pattern for forming agent nouns.
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