inexperienced; incompetent; careless
Often used in humble self-deprecating expressions, especially in formal or polite contexts, to describe one's own lack of skill or experience. Common in set phrases like ふつつか者 (an inexperienced person) or ふつつかながら (although I am inexperienced).
I am inexperienced, but I look forward to working with you.
My daughter is still inexperienced, but please take good care of her.
inexperienced person; incompetent person; ignoramus
Usually written in kana; the kanji form 不束 is rare and may not be recognized by many readers.
Rare kanji spelling; the kana form is strongly preferred in modern usage.
Originally associated with 太束 and senses such as stout, coarse, or unrefined, the word later developed the meanings “inexperienced” and “incompetent.” The usual spelling 不束 is ateji.