駆(か)け出(だ)し

かけだし
noun
novice; beginner; fledgling; just starting out
1. novice; beginner; fledgling; just starting out
Someone who has just entered a profession or field and is still inexperienced; a person at the beginning of their career.
まだ駆(か)け出(だ)しの記者(きしゃ)です。
I'm still a novice reporter.
駆(か)け出(だ)しの頃(ころ)は苦労(くろう)した。
I struggled when I was just starting out.
駆(か)け出(だ)しだからといって甘(あま)く見(み)ないでほしい。
Don't underestimate me just because I'm a beginner.

駆(か)け出(だ)し describes someone who is just starting in a profession.

WORD FORMATION:

  • From 駆(か)け出(だ)す (to start running)
  • Metaphor: having just "run out" into a field/profession

COMMON COLLOCATIONS:

  • 駆(か)け出(だ)しの + [profession]: novice [profession]
  • 駆(か)け出(だ)しの記者(きしゃ): novice reporter
  • 駆(か)け出(だ)しの俳優(はいゆう): fledgling actor
  • 駆(か)け出(だ)しの医者(いしゃ): newly practicing doctor
  • 駆(か)け出(だ)しの頃(ころ): when just starting out

NUANCE:
Implies inexperience but also suggests enthusiasm and potential for growth. Often used in self-deprecating contexts.

OPPOSITE:

  • 玄人(くろうと): expert, professional
  • 老練(ろうれん): experienced, seasoned
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Added 2026.1.31 11:28
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