Japanese word

アマチュア

Pronunciation

Romajiamachua

Meaning

  • nounamateur

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.

Illustration for アマチュア (amateur)

More examples

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.

Core concept

Describes someone who takes part in an activity for personal interest rather than as a paid professional.

Common phrases

  • アマチュアの大会a ma chu a no tai kai

    amateur competition

  • アマチュア向けa ma chu a mu ke

    for amateurs

Similar words

素人shirōto: A person without professional training or status in a field.
愛好家aikōka: A person who enjoys a particular activity or subject as a hobby.

Definition in Japanese

職業としてではなく、個人的な興味や楽しみで物事を行う人。shoku gyō to shi te de wa na ku ko jin teki na kyō mi ya tano shi mi de mono goto o okona u hito

Word origin

アマチュア (amachua) comes from French amateur, ultimately related to Latin amator, "lover," and refers to a person who loves an activity.

Usage tips

  • In English, amateur often contrasts with professional rather than with skilled, so an amateur competitor may still perform at a high level.

Opposites

Related words

  • アマチュアリズムamachuarizumuamateurismnoun

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