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(かれ)はプロの野球(やきゅう)選手(せんしゅ)だ。
He is a professional baseball player.
プロになることを目指(めざ)している。
I'm aiming to become a professional.
彼女(かのじょ)は18歳(さい)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(わざ)は違(ちが)う。
Professional skills are different.
さすがプロの仕事(しごと)だ。
That's professional work for you.
料理(りょうり)の腕(うで)がプロ並(な)みだと言(い)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.

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USAGE:
さすがプロだ ("As expected of a pro") is a common compliment for skilled work.

Related Words

Antonym: 素人(しろうと) (amateur)
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Added 2026.1.12 22:55 · Revised 2026.5.28 6:10
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