“Hotshot” in Japanese
Short answer
Hotshot in Japanese is “やり手” (yarite). Full meaning: skilled person, capable person, shrewd person, go-getter, hotshot; doer, performer, agent; giver, bestower.
Other ways to say “Hotshot” in Japanese
エース
eesu ace; ace (of a team), leading player; ace, hotshot, top dog, top hand, wunderkind
ヤリ手
yarite skilled person, capable person, shrewd person, go-getter, hotshot; doer, performer, agent; giver, bestower
エーズ
eezu ace; ace (of a team), leading player; ace, hotshot, top dog, top hand, wunderkind
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