JLPT N1 Advanced

張本人

The ringleader or main culprit responsible for a problem.

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Noun

The Main Culprit / The Person Responsible

Identifies the specific individual who instigated a plot, scandal, or negative incident.

Example

今回のプロジェクトが失敗した張本人は、一体誰なんだ？

Who on earth is the person responsible for this project's failure?

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張本人

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The ringleader or main culprit responsible for a problem.

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