新学期
Meanings
1
new school term; new semester
Refers to the start of a new academic term or semester, typically in April or September in Japan.
I bought textbooks before the new semester started.
I hope I can make new friends in the new school term.
Usage patterns
- 新学期が始まるthe new term begins
The new term starts next week.
- 新学期を迎えるto greet/head into the new term
The children entered the new term full of energy.
- 新学期になるfor it to become the new term
When April comes, it becomes the new term.