ルーキー
Meanings
1
A newcomer, especially in sports, entertainment, or a workplace role. It often suggests someone in their first season or early stage, sometimes with a sense of freshness or promise.
He is a rookie who joined the team this year.
The rookie attracted a lot of attention in the opening match.
Usage patterns
- 〈人〉がルーキーとして活躍するfor someone to perform well as a rookie
He's performing well as a rookie.
- 〈人〉をルーキーとして起用するto give someone a starting role as a rookie
The manager gave him a starting spot as a rookie.
- ルーキーが台頭するfor a rookie to emerge and rise to prominence
This season, a promising rookie has been rising to prominence.