“Old hand” in Japanese
Short answer
Old hand in Japanese is “したたか者” (shitatakamono). Full meaning: strong-willed person, old hand, shrewd rascal, wily fox, desperate character, formidable woman; strong man, brave man.
Other ways to say “Old hand” in Japanese
ベテラン
beteran veteran (in a particular field), person with a lot of experience, old hand
古強者
furutsuwamono feudal warrior, samurai; old soldier, veteran, old hand
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