為政者
Meanings
1
statesman; administrator; politician; policymaker
Refers to a person who governs or administers, often with a connotation of responsibility and public service. Can be used for elected officials, high-ranking bureaucrats, or those in positions of political leadership.
He is known as an outstanding statesman.
Policymakers should listen to the voice of the people.
Usage patterns
- 〈人〉が国を治めるfor a statesman/ruler to govern the country
Statesmen bear the responsibility of governing the country.
- 為政者としての責任one's responsibility as a statesman/policymaker
He strongly felt his responsibility as a statesman.
- 為政者の資質the qualities required of a statesman
The public scrutinizes the qualities of its statesmen closely.