1.
inexperienced person; person with no prior experience
someone who has not done a particular job, activity, or task before
未経験者歓迎の求人を探している。
I'm looking for job postings that welcome inexperienced applicants.
未経験者でも応募できますか。
Can someone with no experience apply?
この会社は未経験者にも丁寧な研修プログラムを用意しているので、安心して働ける。
This company provides thorough training programs even for those with no experience, so you can work with peace of mind.
Composed of 未 (not yet; un-) + 経験 (experience) + 者 (person). Very commonly seen in job listings and recruitment contexts. The phrase 未経験者歓迎 (inexperienced applicants welcome) is a standard line in Japanese job ads.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 未経験者歓迎: inexperienced applicants welcome
- 未経験者OK: no experience required (informal listing)
- 未経験者可: inexperienced persons accepted
- 未経験者でも大丈夫: it's fine even for beginners
SIMILAR WORDS:
- 初心者: beginner — focuses on skill level rather than work history; used for hobbies and learning too
- 経験者: experienced person — the antonym
- 素人: amateur; layperson — more casual and can carry a slightly dismissive nuance