noun, noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'
neophilia; love of new things; person who loves new things
Describes a fondness for novelty, new gadgets, trends, or experiences. Can refer to the trait or a person with that trait. Often used in a slightly self-deprecating or lighthearted way.
彼は新しもの好きで、最新のスマホをすぐ買う。
He's a neophile and immediately buys the latest smartphone.
新しもの好きの性格だから、いつも新しいアプリを試している。
Because I have a love of new things, I'm always trying out new apps.
ミーハー refers to someone who follows fads or is easily influenced by trends, often with a slightly negative or shallow connotation, whereas 新しもの好き is more neutral and focuses on the love of new things itself.
Standard kanji spelling.
Variant with 物 instead of もの; less common but seen.
Compound of 新し (archaic form of 新しい, 'new') + もの ('thing') + 好き ('liking'). The reading あたらし is an older form of あたらしい.