🇯🇵 How to say

“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 for her morning run.

Usage note

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.

Examples

  • 新しい靴を買いました。

    I bought new shoes.

  • これは新しいパンです。

    This is new bread.

  • あたらしいシャツを着ています。

    I'm wearing a new shirt.

Quick check

What does "新しい" mean?

  • A. new
  • B. slow
  • C. heavy
  • D. far

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