English–Japanese
“elite” in Japanese
Japanese
Pronunciation
Romajierīto
Example
社会のエリートが大きな責任を負います。sha kai no e rī to ga ō ki na seki nin o o i ma su
The elite in society bear great responsibility.
How to say “elite” in Japanese
“Elite” in Japanese is エリート (erīto).
Describes a person or group regarded as especially capable or influential within a larger society or group.
Example sentences with エリート
政治家は、エリートだけでなく幅広い人々の声を聞く必要があります。sei ji ka wa e rī to da ke de na ku haba hiro i hito bito no koe o ki ku hitsu yō ga a ri ma su
Politicians need to listen to a wide range of people, not just the elite.
Tips for using エリート
- In English, elite often appears before a noun in phrases such as elite athletes, so it can describe exceptional ability as well as social status.