This is the 1460th most frequent Japanese word.
素人
"Amateur," "novice," or "non-professional."
In this sentence, '素人' refers to someone who lacks professional or advanced skills, contrasting with someone experienced or skilled.
この料理の味付けは素人にはできない熟練の技です。
The seasoning of this dish is a skill that amateurs could not achieve.
Here, '素人' is utilized to refer to the general expectation of someone who is not professionally trained, showcasing exceptional skill for such a person.
そのミュージシャンは素人とは思えないほどの才能を見せました。
The musician showed talent that could not be expected from an amateur.
The word '素人' is used here to indicate a person who has no expertise or training in a specific area, referring to someone inexperienced or an amateur.