JLPT N4 · Japanese kanji
新 — new
- Reading
- シン・あたら.しい・あら.た・あら\~・にい\~
- Meaning
- new
- JLPT level
- N4
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
新 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N4 level. Its primary reading is シン・あたら.しい・あら.た・あら\~・にい\~ and it means new. To master it, see it in real Japanese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
新 appears in everyday japanese words such as 新 (new), 新人 (new face) and 新婚 (newly-wed).
Japanese words containing 新
Frequently asked questions
What does 新 mean in Japanese?
新 means new in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N4 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 新 read?
新 is read シン・あたら.しい・あら.た・あら\~・にい\~. Reading it inside real words — 新 and 新人 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 新 — is it JLPT N4?
Yes. 新 is on the official JLPT N4 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 新 in a word?
A common word containing 新 is 新 (しん) — "new". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 新 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 新 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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