“Leading figure” in Japanese
Short answer
Leading figure in Japanese is “大宗” (taisou). Full meaning: leading figure, foundation.
Other ways to say “Leading figure” in Japanese
大立者
oodatemono leading figure, prominent figure, big name, bigwig; star actor (of a troupe)
大御所
oogosho leading figure, influential figure, mogul
立者
tatemono leading actor; leading figure, leader
リーダー格
riidaakaku leader, leading figure
立役者
tateyakusha leading actor, star; leading figure, central figure, key figure, leading spirit
千両役者
senryouyakusha star (actor), prima donna, leading figure
立物
tatemono leading actor; leading figure, leader
立て者
tatemono leading actor; leading figure, leader
大家
taike landlord, landlady; master, expert, authority, leading figure; mansion, large house
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