若手(わかて)

わかて
noun, no-adjective
young talent, junior member
1. young person (in a field), junior member, up-and-coming talent
A relatively young person within a particular profession, organization, or field. Often implies promise, energy, and potential. Frequently used in workplace, sports, and artistic contexts.
若手(わかて)社員(しゃいん)が活躍(かつやく)している。
The young employees are doing well.
若手(わかて)の俳優(はいゆう)がこの映画(えいが)で注目(ちゅうもく)された。
A young actor attracted attention with this film.
うちの会社(かいしゃ)は若手(わかて)の育成(いくせい)に力(ちから)を入(い)れている。
Our company puts a lot of effort into developing young talent.

USAGE:
若手(わかて) is relative to the context — a 35-year-old may be 若手(わかて) in politics but not in professional sports. The word implies that the person is on the younger end within their specific world. Often carries positive connotations of freshness and potential.

COMMON COLLOCATIONS:

  • 若手(わかて)社員(しゃいん): young employee
  • 若手(わかて)俳優(はいゆう): young actor
  • 若手(わかて)選手(せんしゅ): young player/athlete
  • 若手(わかて)の育成(いくせい): development of young talent
  • 若手(わかて)の台頭(たいとう): rise of young talent
  • 若手(わかて)ホープ: promising young talent
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