Translation guide
The English phrase "new field" can refer to a new area of study, work, or activity. In Japanese, the most natural translation depends on whether you mean an academic discipline, a professional domain, a literal field (like a sports field), or a metaphorical new frontier. This guide covers the most common and useful expressions.
He started research in a new field.
A slightly more descriptive phrase meaning 'new field'. Very common and versatile.
AI is a relatively new field.
Literally 'new territory/domain'. Used for cutting-edge or interdisciplinary fields, often in formal or technical writing.
This research opens up a new field.
Referring to a new area of work, business, or professional activity.
Works for professional domains as well as academic ones. Often used in business contexts.
The company entered a new field.
Emphasizes a new area or sphere of activity. Slightly more formal than 新しい分野.
Specifically means 'new business' or 'new venture'. Used when a company starts a new line of business.
Referring to a physical field that is new, such as a sports ground or agricultural land.
Expressing a pioneering area, a new frontier, or something unexplored.
Literally 'new heaven and earth'. Conveys a sense of a new world or frontier, often with excitement.
He moved abroad seeking a new field.
Means 'unexplored field'. Used for areas that have not been researched or developed yet.
Often used for artistic or personal new ground, like an actor taking on a new type of role.
分野 (ぶんや) is the most common word for 'field' in abstract senses (academic, professional). 領域 (りょういき) is slightly more formal and can also mean 'territory' or 'area' in a spatial sense. For most cases, 分野 is the safest choice.
While 新しい (あたらしい) is correct, in many compounds 新 (しん) is used as a prefix (e.g., 新分野, 新天地). Using 新しい分野 is fine, but 新分野 is more concise and common in formal writing.
She built her career in a new field.
They entered the renewable energy field as a new business.
They are growing vegetables in the new field.
The match was held at the new field.
This topic is still a new field.
The artist opened up a new field.