新人

1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning

• Structure: 新人 is read as しんじん and means “newcomer” and “rookie”.
• Basic usage: It refers to a rookie actor taking a lead role and a newcomer receiving instruction from a senior colleague.

2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions

• 新人の俳優 / 新人に説明する
  • It denotes someone new to a field. 新人の俳優 modifies an occupation, while 新人に説明する marks the person receiving instruction.