- 新しい — new
- 新聞 — newspaper
- 新年 — new year
- 新幹線 — bullet train
- 革新 — innovation
- 最新 — latest
More examples ▼
Formed from 立 (stand) and 斤 (axe) — suggesting a fresh start or cutting away the old. This character appears frequently in modern words, product names, and political language about change or reform.
新しい生活が始まる。
A new life begins.
最新のニュースを見ましたか?
Did you see the latest news?