genin
Lowest shinobi rank
Genin is the lowest rank of ninja in the Japanese shinobi hierarchy, typically a novice or trainee.
The term gained wide currency through anime and manga, especially *Naruto*, where genin are young ninja who have passed basic academy training but lack the experience for higher ranks.
In these fictional contexts, genin undertake simple missions and work under senior ninja supervision.
Japanese covert operative
- chakraSpiritual node in body
- kunaiJapanese multipurpose blade
- shurikenJapanese thrown weapon
- ninjutsuFeudal Japanese espionage discipline
sakura · summoning · sensei · hidden village · mission · squad
Inexperienced newcomer to field
- apprenticeLearner bound to employer
- traineeOne being instructed
- rookieInexperienced newcomer
- beginnerOne who lacks experience
entry-level · probationary · neophyte · fledgling · learner · pupil · initiate · cadet
shinobi
Japanese covert operative
ninjutsu · sakura · summoning · sensei · hidden village · mission · squad
novice
Inexperienced newcomer to field
- apprenticeLearner bound to employer
- traineeOne being instructed
- rookieInexperienced newcomer
beginner · entry-level · probationary · neophyte · fledgling · learner · pupil · initiate · cadet · recruit