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要人 — meaning in English

yōjin

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English meaning

  • dignitary noun A person of high rank, office, or importance.
  • VIP noun A person who is given special treatment, privileged access or extra security because of their fame, wealth, rank or importance to an event.

Senses

要人 is used for these senses in English:

  • VIP Initialism of very important person.
  • big cheese (idiomatic) A very important figure, especially a high-ranking person in an organization.
  • dignitary An important or influential person, or one of high rank or position.

VIP — full definition

  1. noun A person who is given special treatment, privileged access or extra security because of their fame, wealth, rank or importance to an event.
  2. adjective Reserved for or aimed at such people; offering better seats, service or access than the standard option.

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