アマチュア
Meanings
1
noun, noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'
amateur; non-professional
Refers to someone who engages in an activity for love rather than money, or to something done at a non-professional level. Can be used as a noun or with の to modify another noun.
He is an amateur photographer, but his skill is on a par with a professional's.
I plan to get an amateur radio license.
Usage patterns
- 〈人〉がアマチュアからプロに転向するfor someone to turn pro from amateur status
He turned professional after being an amateur.
- アマチュアとして〈動詞〉to do something as an amateur
She takes photos as an amateur.