初心者 — meaning in English
shoshinsha
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English meaning
- beginner noun A person who is new to a skill, activity, or subject.
- greenhorn noun A person who is new to a job, activity, or situation and lacks experience.
- newbie noun Someone who is new to a particular activity, community, or skill.
- noob noun Someone who is new and inexperienced, especially in a game, hobby, or online community.
Senses
初心者 is used for these senses in English:
- greenhorn (chiefly, US) An inexperienced person; a novice, beginner, or newcomer.
- newbie (Internet) A new user or participant; someone who is extremely new and inexperienced (to a game or activity). A beginner.
- noob (Internet slang, chiefly, derogatory) A newb or newbie; refers to the idea that someone is new to a game, concept, or idea; implying a lack of experience. Also, in some areas the word noob can mean someone is obsessed with things.