# 新

> 新: new, novel, fresh, latest

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- **On'yomi readings**: シン
- **Kun'yomi readings**: あたら.しい, あら.た, にい
- **Meanings**: new, novel, fresh, latest

## Notes

This kanji combines the radicals for stand, tree, and axe. It suggests cutting wood to create something new. It is a fundamental JLPT N5 character. Common compounds include shinbun for newspaper and atarashii for new. Its usage is essential for describing both physical items and abstract concepts.