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ベテラン

beteran
veteran

彼は10年間サッカーをやっているベテラン選手です。

He is a veteran player who has been playing soccer for 10 years.


general

An experienced person, especially in a particular field or profession, often implying skill and reliability.

そのベテランの料理人は30年以上レストランを経営している。

The veteran chef has been running the restaurant for over 30 years.

ベテランのエンジニアは新人を指導する役割を担っている。

The veteran engineer is responsible for mentoring new employees.

Often used to describe someone with significant experience and expertise in their field.

Collocations

ベテラン選手veteran playerベテラン社員veteran employeeベテランの技術者veteran technician

Synonyms

熟練者老練者ベテ

Antonyms

新人初心者

Related Phrases

ベテランの技phrase
a veteran's skill
ベテランの知恵phrase
a veteran's wisdom

Pro Tip

Usage in Sports

In sports, 'ベテラン' is often used to describe experienced players who are respected for their skills and leadership.

Gold Rule

Respectful Tone

Using 'ベテラン' implies admiration for someone's experience, so it's often used in a positive or respectful context.

Word Origin

Derived from the English word 'veteran,' meaning someone with long experience in a particular field.

Usage Notes

Can be used in both formal and informal contexts, often to convey respect for someone's experience.

Word Breakdown

ベテ
short for 'ベテラン,' often used informally
prefix
+
ラン
from 'veteran,' emphasizing experience
suffix
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