Japanese word

ベテラン

Pronunciation

Romajibeteran

Meaning

  • nounveteran

Example

彼は営業のベテランです。kare wa ei gyō no be te ra n de su

He is an old hand in sales.

Illustration for ベテラン (veteran)

More examples

そのベテラン記者は、難しい質問にも落ち着いて答えます。so no be te ra n ki sha wa muzuka shi i shitsu mon ni mo o chi tsu i te kota e ma su

That veteran reporter calmly answers even difficult questions.

Core concept

Describes a person whose long experience has made them highly skilled in a particular field.

Common phrases

  • ベテラン教師be te ra n kyō shi

    veteran teacher

  • ベテラン選手be te ra n sen shu

    veteran player

  • ベテラン記者be te ra n ki sha

    veteran reporter

Similar words

熟練者jukurensha: A person who has developed strong practical skill through repeated experience.
達人tatsujin: A person who has reached an exceptional level of skill in a particular field.

Definition in Japanese

長年の経験を積み、ある分野に熟達している人。naga nen no kei ken o tsu mi a ru bun ya ni juku tatsu shi te i ru hito

Word origin

ベテラン (beteran) is a loanword from English veteran, which comes from Latin veteranus, "old" or "experienced," from vetus, "old."

Usage tips

  • English veteran often suggests a former member of the armed forces, while Japanese ベテラン (beteran) commonly describes an experienced professional in any field.

Opposites

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