首謀者
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 首謀者
1
ringleader; mastermind; leader (of a plot)
Examples
彼らは彼をその殺人事件の首謀者だと考えた。
They regarded him as the ringleader of the murder case.
Kanji in this Word
首
9 strokes
Frequency: 98
JLPT N3
Grade 2
Meanings
neck
counter for songs and poems
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
シュ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
くび
Nanori
— Specialized readings used in names
おびと
こべ
す
謀
16 strokes
Frequency: 1370
JLPT N1
Grade 8
Meanings
conspire
cheat
impose on
plan
devise
scheme
have in mind
deceive
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ボウ
ム
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
はか.る
たばか.る
はかりごと
者
8 strokes
Frequency: 38
JLPT N3
Grade 3
Meanings
someone
person
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
シャ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
もの
主
5 strokes
Frequency: 95
JLPT N3
Grade 3
Meanings
lord
chief
master
main thing
principal
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
シュ
ス
シュウ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
ぬし
おも
あるじ
Nanori
— Specialized readings used in names
かず
ず
もん
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