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Definition and Synonyms for 偉人
| 1. | 偉人 | 非常に有力で評判の高い人 |
| Colossus | a person of exceptional importance and reputation | |
| Synonyms: | 偉人, 大物, 大立者, 巨人, 重要人物, 重鎮 |
Meanings for each kanji in 偉人
| » | 偉 | admirable; greatness; remarkable; conceited; famous; excellent |
| » | 人 | person |
Categories 偉人 is a member of
| 1. | 重要人物 | 行動や意見が物事に強い影響を及ぼす人 |
| Important Person | a person whose actions and opinions strongly influence the course of events | |
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Sample Sentences for 偉人
誇大妄想狂というのはナルシストと違って、魅力的というよりも力強くありたいと願っており、愛されるよりも恐れられる存在になりたいと考えている。このタイプには多くの狂人と、歴史的偉人のほとんどが属している。
The megalomaniac differs from the narcissist by the fact that he wishes to be powerful rather than charming, and seeks to be feared rather than loved. To this type belong many lunatics and most of the great men of history.
世界の歴史は偉人の伝記に外ならない。
The history of the world is but the biography of great men.
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