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素人 (shirouto)
素人
romaji: shiroutoamateur; layman; ordinary person; novice
素人
Quick Meaning
素人 means "amateur; layman; ordinary person; novice".
Reading
- Furigana: Add kana reading during review if this word uses kanji.
- Romaji: shirouto
Study Flow
First read 素人 aloud, then connect the sound "shirouto" with the meaning "amateur; layman; ordinary person; novice".
Recall Practice
- Cover the English and say the meaning of 素人.
- Cover the Japanese and write the word for "amateur; layman; ordinary person; novice".
- Say the romaji aloud: shirouto.
Mini Sentence Drill
Write one short sentence using 素人. Keep the sentence simple, then upgrade it with a time word or place word.
Next Step
Add this word to your review queue and revisit it inside a real sentence.
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