アマチュア
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Base noun form. Borrowed from English, written in katakana. Refers to a person who engages in an activity for pleasure rather than as a profession.
Theme
At a local community center, User and their friend Ken discuss hobbies and skill levels, with Ken sharing his experience in photography.
アマチュア
アマチュア
amateur
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Memory Hook
Think of an 'amateur' who loves a hobby — 'ama' sounds like 'amateur' in English. 'Amateur' → アマチュア (amachua, 'amateur').
Cultural Note
In Japan, 『アマチュア』 (amachua, 'amateur') is commonly used in sports, arts, and hobbies to refer to non-professionals. For example, 『アマチュア写真家』 (amachua shashinka, 'amateur photographer') describes someone who takes photos as a hobby.
Forms
Base: アマチュアBase noun form. Borrowed from English, written in katakana. Refers to a person who engages in an activity for pleasure rather than as a profession.