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[はた(旗)·がしら(頭)]
hatagashira
noun

English Meaning(s) for 旗頭

noun
  1. leader; boss
  2. upper part of a flag
  3. (Okinawa) bamboo poles with an attached vertical flag and an elaborate display at the top that are used during the annual fertility and thanks-giving festivals
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Definition and Synonyms for 旗頭

Chieftain the leader of a group of people
Synonyms: チーフ, キャップ, キャプテン, スキッパー, 主将, 主席, 旗頭, 組長, 総大将, 船長, 艇長, 部長, 酋長, 隊長, 頭分, 頭目, 首長

Meanings for each kanji in 旗頭

» national flag; banner; standard
» head; counter for large animals

Categories 旗頭 is a member of

Leader a person who rules or guides or inspires others
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