Japanese word

リーダー

Pronunciation

Romajirīdā

Meaning

  • nounleader

Example

彼女はクラスのリーダーです。kano jo wa ku ra su no rī dā de su

She is the class leader.

Illustration for リーダー (leader)

More examples

この活動では、経験のあるリーダーが必要です。ko no katsu dō de wa kei ken no a ru rī dā ga hitsu yō de su

This activity needs an experienced leader.

Core concept

Centers on a person who brings people together and guides their shared efforts.

Common phrases

  • グループのリーダーgu rū pu no rī dā

    group leader

  • 良いリーダーyo i rī dā

    good leader

Similar words

指導者shidōsha: A person who guides others or helps them develop their abilities.
まとめ役matomeyaku: A person who brings members of a group together and coordinates their activities.

Definition in Japanese

人々をまとめ、共通の目的に向けて導く人。hito bito o ma to me kyō tsū no moku teki ni mu ke te michibi ku hito

Word origin

The Japanese noun リーダー (rīdā) comes from English leader, formed from lead, "guide or direct," and -er, which marks a person who performs an action.

Usage tips

  • English uses leader in ordinary compounds such as team leader and community leader, so the word applies to many kinds of groups.

Opposites

  • フォロワーforowāfollowernoun

Related words

  • リーダーシップrīdāshippuleadershipnoun

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