noun, noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'
semi-professional
Describes someone or something that is not fully professional but operates at a near-professional level, often used for athletes, musicians, or equipment.
See also: セミプロ
He is a semi-professional soccer player.
This camera has features aimed at semi-professionals.
Variant with a middle dot, sometimes used for clarity or in formal contexts.
Loanword from English 'semi-professional'.