(しろうと)

しろうと
noun
amateur, layperson
See also: 玄人(くろうと) (expert, professional)
1. amateur, layperson
Someone who is not a professional or expert in a particular field; a nonprofessional.
This is a difficult job for an amateur.
He is so good that you wouldn't think he's an amateur.
Excuse my amateur thinking, but how about this method?
素人(しろうと)(かんが) = amateur thinking/idea
There are jobs that are dangerous for an amateur to attempt.
An untrained eye can't tell the difference, but a professional can spot it right away.

素人(しろうと) refers to someone without professional training or expertise. It can describe both skill level and occupation status.

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The word comes from the contrast with 玄人(くろうと) (professional), where (しろ) (white) suggests inexperience or blankness.