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“new” in Japanese

新しいあたらしい
Illustration of "new" in a Japanese cultural setting
A woman unboxes a pair of bright white sneakers, still crisp and untouched, before placing them neatly by her front door…

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Use 新しい for objects, ideas, or experiences that are recent or unused; it carries a positive feeling of freshness, like the start of a new day or season.

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