“Leading player” in Japanese
Short answer
Leading player in Japanese is “一枚看板” (ichimaikanban). Full meaning: leading player, prima donna, box-office star; best item one has (to show), one's sole Sunday best, one's single area of expertise.
Other ways to say “Leading player” in Japanese
エース
eesu ace; ace (of a team), leading player; ace, hotshot, top dog, top hand, wunderkind
エーズ
eezu ace; ace (of a team), leading player; ace, hotshot, top dog, top hand, wunderkind
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