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Yomi
しんまい
Rōmaji
shinmai
Type
idiom
Literal Meaning
new rice
Meaning
rookie; newcomer
Synonym
新人
Antonym
ベテラン
Additional Info
It sounds a little old-fashioned and is commonly used by older people (with a slightly condescending tone), or by oneself in a humble way.
Example
初(はじ)めてみる顔(かお)だな、新米か？
I see your face for the first time. Are you a newcomer?
