Japanese

しい

あたらしい
Meaning: new; fresh; recent
Part of Speech: Adjective

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Handwriting

新
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い

Example sentences

I bought new shoes.
新しい仕事を探している
I'm looking for a new job.
明日から新しい仕事を始める
I will start a new job from tomorrow.
これから、新しい生活が始まる。
From now on, a new life begins.
昨日、新しいパソコンを買った。
I bought a new computer yesterday.
通りの向こうに新しいカフェができました。
A new cafe has opened across the street.
彼は新しい車を買った。
He bought a new car.
彼は古い車を売って、新しい自転車を買った。
He sold his old car and bought a new bicycle.
家族全員で新しい年を迎えました。
We welcomed the new year with the whole family.
新しい靴を履いて出かけた。
I went out wearing new shoes.

Usage Notes

Describes something that has recently come into existence or use.

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