Translation guide
The English word 'new' describes something recently made, discovered, or experienced. In Japanese, the most common equivalent is 新しい (atarashii), but other words and patterns are used depending on whether you mean brand-new, newly arrived, fresh, or a new version of something.
Describing objects, things, or abstract concepts that are recently created or not old.
The standard adjective for 'new' in most contexts. Works for physical objects, ideas, experiences, etc.
I bought a new car.
A new idea came to mind.
Prefix used in compounds to mean 'new-', often in formal or technical terms.
There is a presentation for the new product.
Emphasizing that something is in pristine, unused condition.
Referring to people or things that have recently come to a place or situation.
Describing food or other perishables that are fresh.
Referring to an updated or revised version of something.
Describing someone who is inexperienced or doing something for the first time.
Something that has just been found or is unlike anything before.
For expressions like 'I'm new here' or 'This is new to me', Japanese often uses 初めて (hajimete, 'first time') or other constructions instead of 新しい.
I'm new here.
新しい (atarashii) is the general 'new'. 新品 (shinpin) is specifically 'brand-new, unused'. 新鮮 (shinsen) is 'fresh' for food, air, ideas. Use 新品 for a new product you just bought, 新鮮 for fresh vegetables, and 新しい for a new friend.
I bought a brand-new bag.
Emphatic adjective meaning 'brand-new' or 'fresh and new'.
I went out wearing brand-new shoes.
彼はまだ新入りだから、仕事に慣れていない。
He's still a newcomer, so he's not used to the work.
新人研修があります。
There is training for new employees.
Let's go breathe some fresh air.
The fresh bread is still warm.
Please install the new version.
新米ドライバーなので、運転に自信がありません。
I'm a new driver, so I'm not confident in my driving.
A new star was discovered.
An adventure into a new world.