No. 1,460 in Japanese
素人
"Amateur," "novice," or "non-professional."
In a sentence
彼はカメラの扱いに関しては全くの素人です。
He is a complete amateur when it comes to handling cameras.
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.
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.
In this sentence, '素人' refers to someone who lacks professional or advanced skills, contrasting with someone experienced or skilled.
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.
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.
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