English–Japanese
“influential” in Japanese
Japanese
Pronunciation
Romajiyūryoku
Example
その議員は地域で有力な人物です。so no gi in wa chi iki de yū ryoku na jin butsu de su
That lawmaker is an influential person in the area.
How to say “influential” in Japanese
“Influential” in Japanese is 有力 (yūryoku).
Refers to someone or something recognized as strong enough to influence events, lead others, or have a good chance of success.
Example sentences with 有力
今回の選挙では、若い候補が有力です。kon kai no sen kyo de wa waka i kō ho ga yū ryoku de su
The young candidate is a leading contender in this election.
Tips for using 有力
- A Japanese speaker may use 有力 (yūryoku) for a leading company, a strong candidate, or a likely theory, so its range is wider than personal influence alone.