ベテランbeteran

1. no-adjectiveveteran (in a particular field); person with a lot of experience; old hand
   あれほどのベテランにもかかわらず、彼かれはどうしてよいのかわからなかった。↗

   For all his experience, he had no idea what to do with it.

• Synonym古参こさんWrittenWritten register. Someone who has belonged to a workplace or group for years; stresses seniority, while 「ベテラン」 stresses experience and skill.
• Synonym古豪こごうNeutralA long-established powerhouse or veteran player, mostly in sports, as in 「古豪復活」. Neutral register.
• Synonym老練家ろうれんかWrittenWritten register. A seasoned expert with long experience and refined skill; rarely used in modern Japanese.
• Related古顔ふるがおNeutralA familiar face people have seen around for years; stresses how long someone has been there, not their skill. Neutral register.
• Related老巧ろうこうWrittenLeans written. Means seasoned and experienced, as in 「老巧な手口」.
• Related老手ろうしゅWrittenWritten register. An experienced master or past master; rarely used in modern Japanese.
• Related老兵ろうへいWrittenWritten register. An aged soldier, also used figuratively for a seasoned person, with a nostalgic flavor.
• Antonym初心者しょしんしゃNeutralA beginner who has only just started learning; stands directly opposite 「ベテラン」.
• Antonym新人しんじんNeutralA person newly joined to an organization, or a rising star; the opposite of a seasoned veteran.

Use 「ベテラン」 for an experienced old hand. For seniority in a group choose 「古参」, for a familiar face 「古顔」, and for a long-established sports powerhouse 「古豪」. Beginners are 「初心者」, newcomers 「新人」.

Usage comparisons are AI-assisted and cross-checked by multiple models; for study reference only

1. 退役たいえき軍人ぐんじん。
2. 老練ろうれんな者もの。熟練じゅくれん者しゃ。