今いま道どう心しん

noun

neophyte; novice

Refers to someone new to a field, activity, or belief; often used in Buddhist contexts for a new monk or convert, but can apply more broadly.

• 彼かれはまだいまどうしんだから、失しっ敗ぱいしても仕し方かたない。

  He's still a novice, so it can't be helped if he makes mistakes.