How to say 'New' in Japanese | 新規

word

Meaning

New

Reading

Kanji

新New 規Standard, Regulation

Explanation

The Japanese adjectival noun '新規 (しんき)' means 'new' and is often used to describe something that is newly established, introduced, or started. It is commonly used in business contexts to refer to new customers, projects, or accounts. For example: We are looking for new customers「新規の顧客を探しています」(しんきのこきゃくをさがしています). This is a new project「これは新規のプロジェクトです」(これはしんきのぷろじぇくとです). The term emphasizes the freshness or novelty of the subject and is frequently used in formal or professional settings.

Part Of Speech

adjectival noun

Kanji JLPT

Kanji Grade

Frequency

3839

Composition

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Handwriting