Kanji · N5 · 13 strokes
新 / new
Kanji for new.
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Readings
| Type | Reading | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| On (音) | シン | Sino-Japanese readings — common in compounds. |
| Kun (訓) | あたら.しい | Native Japanese readings — common standalone or with okurigana. |
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Meaning
新 carries the meaning new.
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How to write 新
Trace 新 on the canvas at the top of the page. The animation below plays the stroke order — watch how each numbered stroke is drawn, then trace along yourself.
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Common compounds with 新
新しいあたらしいnew
新聞しんぶんnewspaper
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新 in context
新しい車がほしいです。
あたらしいくるまがほしいです
I want a new car.
毎朝新聞を読みます。
まいあさしんぶんをよみます
I read the newspaper every morning.
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Printable practice sheet
Print this worksheet to practice writing 新 by hand — the top row shows the stroke order to trace, then fill the blank squares.
新 — Kanji Practice
13 strokes · studyhiragana.com/kanji/新
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