English–Japanese

“beginner” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajishoshinsha

Example

私は日本語の初心者です。watashi wa nihon go no sho shin sha de su

I am a beginner in Japanese.

Illustration for 初心者 (beginner)

How to say “beginner” in Japanese

“Beginner” in Japanese is 初心者 (shoshinsha).

Centers on a person who has just begun learning a skill or subject and has little experience in it.

Full entry for 初心者: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 初心者

初心者には、この文法書は少し難しいです。sho shin sha ni wa ko no bun pō sho wa suko shi muzuka shi i de su

This grammar book is a little difficult for beginners.

Tips for using 初心者

  • In Japan, the leaf-shaped 初心者マーク (shoshinsha māku) identifies a driver who is still within the first year of driving.

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