English–Japanese

“inexperienced” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajimijuku

Example

彼はまだ未熟です。kare wa ma da mi juku de su

He is still inexperienced.

Illustration for 未熟 (inexperienced)

How to say “inexperienced” in Japanese

“Inexperienced” in Japanese is 未熟 (mijuku).

Describes a state in which a person or thing has not yet reached full development through experience, training, or growth.

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

Example sentences with 未熟

経験を積まなければ、彼の判断は未熟なままです。kei ken o tsu ma na ke re ba kare no han dan wa mi juku na ma ma de su

Unless he gains experience, his judgment will remain immature.

Tips for using 未熟

  • In Japanese, 未熟 (mijuku) applies not only to inexperienced people but also to developing skills and unripe fruit, so the surrounding noun helps identify the intended sense.

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