もぐり

Alternative writings: 潜り
Frequency:
1

Diving; the act of submerging underwater or the activity of a diver.

Noun

Examples

週末は友達と潜りに行く予定だ。

I'm planning to go diving with friends this weekend.

あの海は潜りに適したスポットだ。

That sea is a good spot for diving.

彼はフリー潜りの技術が高い。

He is skilled at free diving.

2

An unlicensed or unregistered person or operator (e.g., an unlicensed doctor or driver); someone working without official qualification.

Noun Taking 'の'NounUsually Kana

Examples

あの店は潜りの業者だからトラブルが多いと噂されている。

It's rumored that that shop is an unlicensed operator, so there are many problems.

潜りの医者に診てもらったと言うが、本当だろうか。

They say they were treated by an unlicensed doctor — is that true?

3

An outsider or stranger; someone who is not part of a group or organization.

NounUsually Kana

Examples

彼はその業界ではまだ潜り扱いだ。

He is still treated as an outsider in that industry.

地元のコミュニティでは、よそ者は潜りと見なされることがある。

In the local community, outsiders are sometimes regarded as strangers.