Translation guide
How to talk about a newly coined or recently introduced word in Japanese.
Referring to a word that has been recently created or has recently come into common use.
The standard term for a newly coined word or neologism. Suitable for most contexts.
Expressing that you have just learned a word or encountered it for the first time.
Referring to a newly introduced technical term or jargon.
A new term, especially in a specialized field like technology or science.
You can also simply say 新しい言葉 (あたらしいことば) to mean 'new word' in a general sense. It's less technical and very common in everyday speech.
I learned a new word today.
この新語は若者の間で広まった。
This new word spread among young people.
A coined word, often intentionally created. Can also refer to the act of coining a word.
That writer created many new words.
A newly coined word, similar to 造語 but emphasizing the newness. Less common.
This newly coined word is not yet in the dictionary.
That's a new word to me.
Literally 'a word I don't know'. Simple and direct.
There are many new words in this text.
In the IT industry, new terms are created one after another.
Can also be used for new terms in general, including technical ones.
Learning new medical terms is tough.