Translation guide
A newly coined word or expression, or an existing word used in a new sense. In Japanese, this concept is most commonly expressed with the loanword ネオロジズム in academic contexts, but more naturally discussed using terms like 新語 or 造語 depending on whether the focus is on newness or coinage.
Referring to a word or phrase that has recently entered the language.
The most common and neutral term for a new word. Used in everyday conversation and media.
"Emoi" is a recent neologism.
I bought a dictionary of neologisms.
Emphasizes the act of coining a word, often intentionally. Can refer to a coined term that may not be widely adopted.
Direct loanword from English, used mainly in academic or linguistic discussions. Not common in everyday speech.
When an established word gains a new sense or usage.
A simple, natural way to describe a new meaning of a word without using a technical term.
A new meaning has been added to this word.
A more technical term for a new meaning, often used in dictionary contexts.
A new sense was added to the dictionary.
Discussing neologisms as a general linguistic or cultural phenomenon.
新語 focuses on the newness of a word in the language, while 造語 emphasizes the act of creating it. Use 新語 for general new words, and 造語 when highlighting that someone coined it.
neologisms used among young people
a neologism coined by the writer
The English word 'neologism' is not commonly used in everyday Japanese. Using ネオロジズム outside academic contexts may sound unnatural. Stick to 新語 or 造語.
この造語は作者が作ったものだ。
This neologism was created by the author.
In linguistics, the study of neologisms is active.
Japanese word-formation methods include compounding and abbreviation.