新手
also: しんて
Meanings
noun, noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'
fresh troops; fresh players; new personnel
Only with reading あらて
Refers to people newly brought into action, especially troops, players, or other personnel held in reserve and then added to the situation.
The enemy kept sending in fresh troops.
noun, noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'
newcomer; new employee; new worker
Only with reading あらて
Used for a person newly joined to a group or workplace. It is less everyday than 新人 and often contrasts with 古手, an old hand or veteran.
See also: 古手
A veteran employee taught the newcomer the job.
noun, noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'
new method; new way; new type
Describes a novel approach, method, or kind of thing. あらて is common in phrases such as 新手の詐欺; しんて is also used for a new move or approach in strategic contexts.
New types of fraud are increasing.
The shogi player made a novel move in the opening.
Usage patterns
- 〈場所〉に新手を送り込むto send fresh troops/personnel into a place
The coach sent in fresh players in the second half.
- 新手が入るa new member/hand joins (a group)
A new hand has joined this department too.
- 新手の〈事〉a new kind of (scam, trick, method, etc.)
New kinds of scams have been increasing lately.
- 新手を打つto make a new move (in a game or strategy)
During the match, he made a new move.