Japanese

しんじん
Meaning: newcomer; rookie; freshman
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

新
人

Example sentences

This year's newcomers are all very excellent.
彼はまだ新人ではあるが、非常に優秀な成績を収めている。
He is still a newcomer, but he is achieving very excellent results.
彼は新人にしては仕事が速い。
He works fast for a newcomer.
新人の態度は生意気だ。
The newcomer's attitude is cheeky.
その新人が今回の大会の優勝を攫った。
That newcomer snatched the victory of this tournament.
新人だからといって、私をナメるな。
Don't underestimate me just because I'm a rookie.
新人選手が今日の試合で大活躍した。
The rookie player played a big part in today's match.
先輩は新人に接客の基本を教え込んだ。
The senior employee drilled the basics of customer service into the new hire.
新人女優が華々しくデビューした。
A new actress made a spectacular debut.
その政党は新人候補を擁立することを決定した
The political party decided to field a new candidate.

Usage Notes

Refers to a person who has recently joined a group, company, or field. Often used in sports or the entertainment industry.

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