Japanese dictionary

Dictionary: “首謀者”

首謀者

しゅぼうしゃ

ringleader; mastermind; leader (of a plot)

Example sentence

They regarded him as the ringleader of the murder case.

Kanji details

Kun/On information

首

On: しゅ
Kun: くび
Stroke count: 9

・neck

・counter for songs and poems

謀

On: ぼう;む
Kun: はか.る;たばか.る;はかりごと
Stroke count: 16

・conspire

・cheat

・impose on

・plan

・devise

・scheme

・have in mind

・deceive

者

On: しゃ
Kun: もの
Stroke count: 8

・someone

・person