Japanese

しんにん
Meaning: new appointment; new post
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

新
任

Example sentences

The newly appointed teacher greeted the class.
新任のキャプテンがチームを率いて試合に臨む。
The new captain leads the team into the match.
新任のCEOは握髪吐哺の精神で、優秀な人材の獲得に奔走した
The new CEO sought out talented individuals with the spirit of akuhatsutoho.

Usage Notes

Refers to someone who has just been appointed to a new position or duty.

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