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JLPT N1

一介

This is a formal word that shows someone is just an ordinary person in a certain role. People often use it to express humility.

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Noun (used with の)

A Mere..." / "Just a...

A formal word used before a job or role to stress that someone is just an ordinary person in that position, not someone special. It adds a strong feeling of humility or insignificance.

Example

私 は 一介 の サラリーマン に すぎません 。

I am nothing more than a mere office worker.

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一介
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This is a formal word that shows someone is just an ordinary person in a certain role. People often use it to express humility.
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