Japanese dictionary
How to say "new" in Japanese
新しいあたらしい · atarashii
"New" in Japanese is 新しい (atarashii). As a prefix, 新 (shin) appears in words like 新商品 (new product).
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Ways to say "new" in Japanese
| Japanese | When to use it |
|---|---|
| 新しいあたらしい · atarashii | New. |
| 新〜しん · shin | New (prefix), as in new product. |
| 新品しんぴん · shinpin | Brand-new item. |
How to use it
"Happy New Year" is あけましておめでとうございます.
A new employee is 新人 (shinjin).
Example sentences
- 新しいパソコンを買いました。Atarashii pasokon o kaimashita.I bought a new computer.
- 新商品は来月発売です。Shinshōhin wa raigetsu hatsubai desu.The new product goes on sale next month.
- このスーツは新品です。Kono sūtsu wa shinpin desu.This suit is brand new.
- 新しい部署に異動しました。Atarashii busho ni idō shimashita.I moved to a new department.
- 新人研修を担当しています。Shinjin kenshū o tantō shite imasu.I'm in charge of training new employees.
- 何か新しいことに挑戦したいです。Nanika atarashii koto ni chōsen shitai desu.I want to try something new.
Kanji in this word
Questions
How do you say "Happy New Year" in Japanese?
Say あけましておめでとうございます (akemashite omedetō gozaimasu) after January 1. Before the new year, say よいお年を (yoi o-toshi o).
What does 新品 mean?
新品 (shinpin) means a brand-new item, as opposed to 中古 (chūko, used).
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