VocabJLPT N2
important person
Noun

Definitions

  1. 1. important person
  2. 2. influential figure
  3. 3. big thing
This noun refers to a big shot, a heavyweight, or an influential figure in a particular field such as politics, entertainment, or business. It can also describe something physically large or impressive, like a big catch when fishing.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

If you could meet someone really important, what would you ask them?

Sentence 2

Acting like such a big shot — doesn't that make you more suspicious, not less?

Sentence 3

"I'm going to be the next big thing," she declared!

Sentence 4

That smile — is that the calm confidence of someone who's made it?

Sentence 5

My mom always says, "The bigger they are, the more humble they are."