Japanese word

新刊

Pronunciation

Romajishinkan

Meaning

  • nounnew book

Example

新刊を予約しました。shin kan o yo yaku shi ma shi ta

I preordered the new book.

Illustration for 新刊 (new book)

More examples

友人から新刊の感想を聞いて、私も読みたくなりました。yū jin ka ra shin kan no kan sō o ki i te watashi mo yo mi ta ku na ri ma shi ta

After hearing my friend's thoughts on the new book, I wanted to read it too.

Core concept

Centers on a recently published book as it enters the market, rather than simply a book that is new to the reader.

Common phrases

  • 新刊を予約するshin kan o yo yaku su ru

    preorder a new book

  • 新刊の発売日shin kan no hatsu bai hi

    release date for a new book

  • 新刊の情報shin kan no jō hō

    information about a new book

Similar words

新著shincho: A recently published book, particularly an author's newest work.
新本shinpon: A book in unused condition, regardless of when it was published.

Definition in Japanese

最近出版された本。sai kin shup pan sa re ta hon

Word origin

The Sino-Japanese word 新刊 (shinkan, "new publication") consists of 新 (shin, "new") and 刊 (kan, "publication").

Usage tips

  • In Japanese bookstores, 新刊 (shinkan) labels a recently published book, while a new release in English can also refer to music, films, or games.

Other meanings

  • new releasenoun

Opposites

  • 既刊kikanprevious publicationnoun

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