English–Japanese
“big shot” in Japanese
Japanese
Pronunciation
Romajiōmono
Example
あの会社の大物が来ます。a no gai sha no ō mono ga ki ma su
A big shot from that company is coming.
How to say “big shot” in Japanese
“Big shot” in Japanese is 大物 (ōmono).
Describes someone who carries enough power or reputation to matter greatly in a particular group or area.
Example sentences with 大物
彼は若くして大物の風格を備えています。kare wa waka ku shi te ō mono no fū kaku o sona e te i ma su
Even at a young age, he has the bearing of a big shot.
Tips for using 大物
- In English, big shot usually refers to a person rather than a large object, and its informal tone makes it less suitable for highly formal writing.