Translation guide
This guide covers how to express the concept of a 'new invention' in Japanese, from everyday terms for new products to formal words for patented inventions.
Referring to something that has been recently invented, such as a gadget, tool, or technique.
The most direct and common translation for 'new invention'. It can be used in both casual and formal contexts.
This is his new invention.
The newly invented products were put on the shelves.
A slightly more descriptive phrase meaning 'new invention'. It emphasizes the newness.
This new invention will change our lives.
Refers to an 'invented item' or 'invention' as a product. Often used for tangible inventions.
His invention got a patent.
Emphasizing that the invention is not just new, but also innovative or revolutionary.
Referring to an invention that has been officially registered and protected by a patent.
Informally referring to a new invention, often a consumer product or tech gadget.
While 新しい発明 is grammatically correct, it can sound redundant or overly simplistic. In many contexts, 新発明 or 発明 alone is sufficient, as 発明 already implies newness.
発明 (invention) refers to creating something new, while 発見 (discovery) refers to finding something that already existed. Do not confuse them.
The light bulb is Edison's invention.
Gravity is Newton's discovery.
That innovative invention transformed the industry.
He is famous for his patented inventions.
This innovative device attracted attention.