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VocabJLPT N2
amateur
Noun

Definitions

  1. 1. amateur
  2. 2. layman
  3. 3. respectable woman (i.e. not a prostitute, hostess, geisha)
  4. 4. unlicensed prostitute
This noun refers to an amateur or someone who lacks professional skill or training in a particular field. It carries a nuance of inexperience and is often contrasted with 玄人 (くろうと), which means an expert or professional.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

At an early morning market, it's tough to haggle when you don't know what you're doing.

Sentence 2

"Don't do it yourself — it's dangerous!" my friend stopped me.

Sentence 3

There are places you just can't reach while you're still an amateur.

Sentence 4

It's not really my place to talk — I'm just an amateur, after all.

Sentence 5

For external presentations, we choose wording that won't be misunderstood by non-experts.