English–Japanese
“amateur” in Japanese
Japanese
Pronunciation
Romajiamachua
Example
姉はアマチュアとして大会に出ます。ane wa a ma chu a to shi te tai kai ni de ma su
My sister enters competitions as an amateur.
How to say “amateur” in Japanese
“Amateur” in Japanese is アマチュア (amachua).
Describes someone who takes part in an activity for personal interest rather than as a paid professional.
Example sentences with アマチュア
彼はアマチュアですが、写真の腕前はとても高いです。kare wa a ma chu a de su ga sha shin no ude mae wa to te mo taka i de su
He is an amateur, but his photography skills are excellent.
Tips for using アマチュア
- In English, amateur often contrasts with professional rather than with skilled, so an amateur competitor may still perform at a high level.