新
あたらし · shin
New, neo-
- newness, novelty
- Xin dynasty (of China; 9-23 CE), Hsin dynasty
- new, unused
- new
- obvious, natural
Example sentences
新年まで仕事が休みです。
しんねんまでしごとがやすみです。
I have off from work until the New Year.
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新年にお年玉をもらいます。
しんねんにおとしだまをもらいます。
I receive New Year's money.
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私は新幹線が好きです。
わたしはしんかんせんがすきです。
I like the Shinkansen.
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新しいコートを買いました。
あたらしいこーとをかいました。
I bought a new coat.
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What does 新 mean?
New, neo-. It can also mean: newness, novelty; Xin dynasty (of China; 9-23 CE), Hsin dynasty; new, unused.
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