ずぶの

pre-noun adjectival

complete; total; absolute

Emphasizes that someone is thoroughly something, often a beginner, amateur, or layperson. Used in set phrases like ずぶの素人 (complete amateur) or ずぶのしろうと.

See also: ずぶ

• 彼かれはずぶの素人しろうとだから、あまり期き待たいしないでください。

  He's a complete amateur, so please don't expect too much.

• ずぶのしろうとでも、この道どう具ぐを使つかえば簡かん単たんにできます。

  Even a total beginner can do it easily with this tool.