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“new” in Japanese

Japanese

Also新た (arata) · 新規 (shinki)

Pronunciation

Romajiatarashii

Example

これは新しい本です。ko re wa atara shi i hon de su

This is a new book.

Illustration for 新しい (new)

How to say “new” in Japanese

“New” in Japanese is 新しい (atarashii).

Marks something as not old or familiar because it has recently appeared, been obtained, or taken a different form.

Full entry for 新しい: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 新しい

わたしは新しいえんぴつを使います。wa ta shi wa atara shi i e n pi tsu o tsuka i ma su

I use a new pencil.

引っ越して、新しい生活を始めました。hi kko shi te atara shi i sei katsu o haji me ma shi ta

After moving, I started a new life.

Tips for using 新しい

  • In conversation, 新しい (atarashii) can mean modern or up-to-date when it describes a design, viewpoint, or way of doing something.

Other Japanese words for “new”

今年は新たな目標を立てます。kotoshi wa ara ta na moku hyō o ta te ma su

I set a new goal this year.

新規の予約を入れました。shin ki no yo yaku o i re ma shi ta

I made a new reservation.

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