“Prominent figure” in Japanese
Short answer
Prominent figure in Japanese is “大立者” (oodatemono). Full meaning: leading figure, prominent figure, big name, bigwig; star actor (of a troupe).
Other ways to say “Prominent figure” in Japanese
著名人
chomeijin celebrity, personality, prominent figure
その人
sonohito the person in question; prominent figure, distinguished person; that person
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