新しい

あたらしい
Alternative writings: 新らしい
JLPT:N5
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An adjective meaning something that is not old or existed before; recently made, introduced, or discovered; new or modern.

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Examples

新しい靴を買ったら歩きやすかった。

When I bought new shoes, they were comfortable to walk in.

その会社は新しい技術を導入した。

That company introduced a new technology.

新しい友達とカフェで話した。

I talked with a new friend at a café.

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