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Japanese

しい

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

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Example sentences

新しい靴を買いました。
I bought new shoes.
会議で新しいプロジェクトの案を持ち出した。
I brought up the new project proposal at the meeting.
この靴はもうボロボロだから、新しいのを買わないといけない。
These shoes are already tattered, so I have to buy new ones.
彼は新しいアイディアにすぐに飛びついた
He immediately jumped at the new idea.
新しい命をその胎内に宿している
She is carrying a new life within her womb.

Usage Notes

Describes something that has recently come into existence or use.

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