素人
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Base noun form. Refers to a person who lacks professional skill or experience in a field. Often used to describe beginners or non-experts, e.g., 『素人画家』 (shirōto gaka, 'amateur painter').
Theme
At a local community center, User and their neighbor Ken are discussing a new photography class. Ken is an experienced photographer offering advice to beginners.
素人
しろうと
layman, amateur, novice
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Memory Hook
Think of a 'so raw' beginner — someone new and inexperienced. 『素人』 (shirōto, 'layman, amateur') sounds like 'sheer raw toe' → a novice stepping into something for the first time.
Cultural Note
In Japanese society, 『素人』 (shirōto, 'amateur') contrasts with 『玄人』 (kurōto, 'professional'). It's used in contexts like hobbies, sports, or arts to describe someone without formal training or expertise.
Forms
Base: 素人Base noun form. Refers to a person who lacks professional skill or experience in a field. Often used to describe beginners or non-experts, e.g., 『素人画家』 (shirōto gaka, 'amateur painter').