玄人
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Base noun form. Refers to a person with advanced skills or expertise in a particular area. Often used in formal or respectful contexts.
Theme
At a local sushi bar, User is chatting with the owner, Mr. Tanaka, about his expertise in making sushi.
玄人
くろうと
expert / professional
People & IdentityOccupations & Roles
Memory Hook
Think of an 'expert' who is so skilled they seem 'black' (玄 kuro means 'black' in some contexts) in their field. 'Black expert' → 玄人 (kurōto, 'expert').
Cultural Note
In Japanese culture, 玄人 (kurōto) is used to describe someone highly skilled or professional in a specific field, such as arts, crafts, or business. It contrasts with 素人 (shirōto, 'amateur').
Forms
Base: 玄人Base noun form. Refers to a person with advanced skills or expertise in a particular area. Often used in formal or respectful contexts.