“Instigator” in Japanese
Short answer
Instigator in Japanese is “仕掛け人” (shikakenin). Full meaning: instigator.
Other ways to say “Instigator” in Japanese
教唆者
kyousasha instigator
火付け役
hitsukeyaku instigator, originator, initiator, torch bearer, incendiary, agitator, troublemaker
推進者
suishinsha promoter, instigator, driving force, pioneer, leader
旗振り役
hatafuriyaku initiator, instigator, flagman, leader
仕掛人
shikakenin instigator
旗振り
hatafuri flagwaving, flagman, (in athletic competition) starter, instigator, leader
尻押し
shirioshi pushing from behind; backing, supporting; instigation, instigator
旗ふり
hatafuri flagwaving, flagman, (in athletic competition) starter, instigator, leader
しり押し
shirioshi pushing from behind; backing, supporting; instigation, instigator
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