lay public; non-expert circles; amateur sources
Refers to people without specialized knowledge, often contrasted with experts or insiders. Used in contexts like opinions, rumors, or information coming from the general public.
その噂は素人筋から出たものだ。
That rumor came from lay circles.
専門家の意見だけでなく、素人筋の声も聞くべきだ。
We should listen not only to expert opinions but also to voices from the lay public.