Japanese

わかて
Meaning: young member; youth; up-and-coming
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

若
手

Example sentences

Many young employees are participating in that project.
その若手俳優は今最も注目されている一人だ
That young actor is currently one of the most talked-about individuals.
彼女は若手ながら、海外事業部でバリバリと仕事をこなしている。
Despite being young, she is working hard in the overseas business department.
その若手俳優は、デビュー作で大きな注目を集めた。
That young actor attracted a lot of attention with his debut work.
彼は将来有望な若手選手として注目されている。
He is being noticed as a promising young athlete.
若手騎手が、巧みな手綱さばきで勝利を収めた。
The young jockey won the race with skillful handling of the reins.
彼は将来を嘱望されている若手だ。
He is a promising young person with a bright future.
伝統的な藍染めの技術を守るために、若手の職人が修行に励んでいる。
In order to protect traditional indigo dyeing techniques, young artisans are working hard at their training.
この若手選手はまだ伸びしろがたくさんある。
This young player still has a lot of room for growth.
今の若手起業家たちの台頭は、まさに雲蒸竜変の勢いだ。
The rise of young entrepreneurs today is truly like heroes emerging in a favorable time.

Usage Notes

Refers to a young person or someone who is relatively young within a specific group, organization, or profession. Often implies energy and potential.

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