“Great person” in Japanese
Short answer
Great person in Japanese is “英傑” (eiketsu). Full meaning: great person, hero, mastermind, extraordinary person.
Other ways to say “Great person” in Japanese
偉人
ijin great person, eminent figure
傑物
ketsubutsu great person, distinguished person, outstanding figure, giant, person of high caliber
人傑
jinketsu great person, outstanding talent, hero
英雄
eiyuu hero, heroine, great person; Eroica Symphony (Beethoven, 1804)
巨星
kyosei giant star; great person, giant, superstar, big-shot
鴻鵠
koukoku giant bird; great person, magnanimous person, hero
大人
otona adult, grown-up; person of virtue, great person, magnanimous person; giant
豪傑
gouketsu hero, bold person, daring person, great person, extraordinary person
ウシ
ushi adult, grown-up; person of virtue, great person, magnanimous person; giant
キヨセイ
kyosei giant star; great person, giant, superstar, big-shot
英ゆう
eiyuu hero, heroine, great person; Eroica Symphony (Beethoven, 1804)
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