Japanese

しどうしゃ
Meaning: leader; guide; instructor
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

指
導
者

Example sentences

As an excellent leader, he led the team to victory.
アレキサンダー大王は古代ギリシャの偉大な指導者でした。
Alexander the Great was a great leader of ancient Greece.
その偉大な指導者に対し、人々は深い畏敬の念を抱いた
People held deep reverence for the great leader.
新しい指導者は旧体制を打破した。
The new leader broke down the old regime.
若き指導者は兇刃に倒れた。
The young leader fell victim to an assassin's dagger.
国民は新しい指導者の到来を翹望していた。
The citizens were eagerly awaiting the arrival of the new leader.
指導者には、大胆かつ細心な注意を払う胆大心小の精神が求められる。
A leader is required to have a spirit of being bold yet paying meticulous attention.
実に優れた指導者は、吐哺捉髪の思いで有能な人材を迎え入れる。
A truly great leader welcomes talented people with the mindset of 'toho-sokuhatsu'.
その指導者は資弁捷疾であり、決断力に優れていた。
The leader was eloquent and quick to act, showing great decisiveness.
新しい指導者の登場を、国民は延頸挙踵して待っている。
The people are waiting for the appearance of a new leader with eager expectation.

Usage Notes

Refers to a person who leads or guides others in various fields such as politics, sports, education, or business.

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