“Ringleader” in Japanese
Short answer
Ringleader in Japanese is “巨魁” (kyokai). Full meaning: ringleader, chief.
Other ways to say “Ringleader” in Japanese
元凶
genkyou ringleader, main culprit; main cause, source
梟雄
kyouyuu ringleader, accomplished villain
首魁
shukai forerunner, ringleader
首謀者
shubousha ringleader, mastermind, leader (of a plot)
張本人
chouhonnin originator, ringleader, perpetrator, main culprit, person responsible
首謀
shubou plotting, planning (crime, intrigue); ringleader, mastermind, leader (of a plot)
元兇
genkyou ringleader, main culprit; main cause, source
渠魁
kyokai ringleader, chief
主魁
shukai forerunner, ringleader
主謀
shubou plotting, planning (crime, intrigue); ringleader, mastermind, leader (of a plot)
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