プロ
ぷろ
noun, na-adjective
professional, pro
1.
professional
A person engaged in a specified activity as a paid occupation rather than as an amateur.
彼はプロの野球選手だ。
He is a professional baseball player.
プロになることを目指している。
I'm aiming to become a professional.
彼女は18歳でプロのダンサーになった。
She became a professional dancer at 18.
2.
professional, expert
Having great skill or experience in a particular field.
プロの技は違う。
Professional skills are different.
さすがプロの仕事だ。
That's professional work for you.
料理の腕がプロ並みだと言われた。
I was told my cooking skill is on a professional level.
プロ is short for プロフェッショナル (professional). Used as both a noun and a な-adjective.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- プロになる: to become a professional
- プロ野球: professional baseball
- プロ選手: professional athlete
- プロの技: professional skill/technique
- プロ意識: professional attitude/mindset
- プロ並み: at a professional level
CONTRAST:
- プロ: professional (paid occupation)
- セミプロ: semi-professional
- アマチュア: amateur (hobby level)
- 素人: amateur, layperson (can sound dismissive)
USAGE:
さすがプロだ ("As expected of a pro") is a common compliment for skilled work.
Related Words
Antonym:
素人 (amateur)