JLPT N1 Advanced
玄人
Expert, professional, or master of a trade
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Other forms
くろと less common reading
1 Noun
Expert" / "Pro
Describes an individual with superior skill, experience, and the discerning eye of a veteran in a specific art or trade.
Example
この 料理 は 玄人 の 味 です ね 。
This dish tastes like it was made by a professional.
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2 Noun
Nightlife Professional" (Specialized/Dated)
Serves as a historical euphemism for a woman working in the traditional entertainment or pleasure quarters.
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