王者
also: おうしゃ
Meanings
1
Refers to a sovereign or ruler; compared with 王 or 国王, 王者 often sounds somewhat elevated, literary, or descriptive rather than like an everyday title.
Ancient rulers held great power.
2
Common in sports, games, competitions, and figurative uses for the person or team at the top; often appears in phrases such as 世界王者 and 王者決定戦.
He became world champion for the third year in a row.
It was the calm handling of a match that you would expect from a champion.
Usage patterns
- 〈場所〉の王者the king/ruler of a place
The lion is the king of the savanna.
- 王者に輝くto be crowned champion
He was crowned champion at the tournament.
- 王者の座を守るto defend one's championship title
The champion kept defending his title.
- 王者の風格a regal bearing; the air of a champion
His play had the air of a true champion.