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[もん(門)·がい(外)·かん(漢)]
mongaikan
noun

English Meaning(s) for 門外漢

noun
  1. outsider; layman; amateur
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Definition and Synonyms for 門外漢

Amateur an athlete who does not play for pay
Synonyms: アマチュア, 素人, 門外漢
Layman someone who is not a clergyman or a professional person
Synonyms: レイマン, 俗人, 信徒, 平信徒, 門外漢

Meanings for each kanji in 門外漢

» gate; counter for cannons
» outside
» Sino-; China

Categories 門外漢 is a member of

Commoner a person who holds no title
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Jock a person trained to compete in sports
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Stroke Order Diagrams for 門外漢

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Sample Sentences for 門外漢

I'm just an amateur when it comes to art, but I really like this painting.
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I have no ear for music.
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