Japanese word

最新

Pronunciation

Romajisaishin

Meaning

  • nounlatest

Example

これは最新のニュースです。ko re wa sai shin no nyū su de su

This is the latest news.

Illustration for 最新 (latest)

More examples

旅行の前に最新の天気予報を確認します。ryo kō no mae ni sai shin no ten ki yo hō o kaku nin shi ma su

I check the latest weather forecast before traveling.

Core concept

Marks something as the newest or most recent within a relevant group or time frame.

Common phrases

  • 最新の価格sai shin no ka kaku

    latest price

  • 最新の写真sai shin no sha shin

    latest photo

  • 最新の結果sai shin no kek ka

    latest results

Definition in Japanese

その時点で最も新しいもの。so no ji ten de motto mo atara shi i mo no

Word origin

最新 (saishin) is a Sino-Japanese compound combining 最 (sai, "most") and 新 (shin, "new").

Usage tips

  • In everyday English, the latest often appears before news, updates, or information, and it can also mean the newest item or development by itself.

Opposites

  • 旧式kyūshikiold-fashionednoun

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