also: ヴェテラン
noun, noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'
veteran; old hand; experienced person
Refers to someone with extensive experience in a particular field, job, or activity. Often used attributively with の.
He is a veteran in this industry.
ベテランの先生に相談してみよう。
Let's consult a veteran teacher.
He's a veteran in sales.
She's a veteran employee with ten years of experience.
He became a veteran at this job.
ベテラン describes a seasoned veteran with long experience, the opposite of 新鋭's newly emerged, high-potential talent.
ベテラン describes an experienced veteran, the opposite of ニューフェイス, which describes someone just starting out.
ベテラン refers to a seasoned, experienced person, the opposite of a 若手 who is young and still developing in the field.
ベテラン refers to a seasoned veteran with years of experience, the opposite of a ルーキー who is just starting out.
ベテラン describes a seasoned veteran with much experience, contrasting with the inexperienced 'newcomer' sense of 一年生.
ひよこ (metaphorically) describes a total newcomer, the opposite of a ベテラン, someone with long experience and skill.
ベテラン describes a seasoned, experienced person, the opposite of a novice 新米.
ベテラン describes a seasoned veteran with long experience, contrasting with a ビギナー who has little to none.