shojou

/ɕoːdʑoʊ/ (SHOH-joh)

Definitions

1. noun

A Japanese term referring to the youngest or lowest-ranking member of a group, often in a martial arts context.

“The new student was considered the shojou of the dojo and was tasked with cleaning the equipment.”

Synonyms

  • apprentice
  • novice

Antonyms

  • senior
  • veteran