Lexical entry

ハイアマチュア

haiamachua

An amateur with high-level skills and professional-grade equipment.

Arts & EntertainmentPure GairaigoWasei-EigoCompoundSource: English

Meaning

A hobbyist who operates at a near-professional level, particularly used to describe photographers who use high-end gear.

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ステートアマチュア

A sportsperson in training who is funded by the government.

アウトフォーカス

A photography technique creating a soft or blurred effect.

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