big man

language: ja

definitions

  1. A man of considerable physical size, height, or build.
    ja: 大柄な男
  2. An important, powerful, or influential person; often used to denote someone with high social or professional standing.
    ja: 重要人物
  3. In anthropology, a traditional leader in certain tribal societies, particularly in Melanesia, who gains political influence and status through personal achievements, wealth accumulation, and generous gift-giving rather than formal hereditary office.
    ja: 部族の指導者
  4. Used humorously or sarcastically to describe someone who acts self-important, domineering, or overly authoritative, often in a trivial context.
    ja: 威張っている人

examples

  1. The big man easily reached the top shelf without needing a step stool.

    その大柄な男は、踏み台を使わずに簡単に一番上の棚に手が届いた。

  2. After his promotion, he started acting like a big man around the office.

    昇進後、彼はオフィスで大物のように振る舞い始めた。

  3. Anthropologists study how the big man builds alliances by distributing livestock during ceremonial feasts.

    人類学者は、「ビッグマン」が儀礼的な宴の際に家畜を分配することで、どのように同盟を築くのかを研究しています。

  4. Don't act like such a big man just because you know how to change a tire.

    タイヤの替え方を知っているからといって、そんなに偉そうにしないで。