noun-modifying (irregular), noun
newly compiled; newly edited
Used almost exclusively in book titles, such as 新選組 or 新選国語辞典, to indicate a new compilation or edition.
'Shinsen Kokugo Jiten' (Newly Compiled Japanese Dictionary) is used in many schools.
The newly compiled edition of this series will be released next month.
noun-modifying (irregular), noun
newly elected; newly returned
Only when written 新選
Obsolete term; historically used for someone newly elected or returned to office. Restricted to the 新選 spelling.
In Meiji-era documents, the expression 'newly elected assembly member' can be found.
Standard kanji form for 'newly compiled/edited' and the obsolete 'newly elected' sense.
Variant kanji form used in book titles for 'newly compiled/edited'.
Compound of 新 (new) and 選 (select/compile). The 'elected' sense is an older usage now obsolete.