Shin

JLPT N1

新 (Shin) is a Japanese prefix meaning “new, neo-, newness, novelty”.

Meanings

  1. prefixnew; neo-
  2. nounnewness; novelty
  3. nounGregorian calendar
  4. nounXin dynasty (of China; 9-23 CE); Hsin dynasty

Examples

  • He advanced a new plan.

  • The enemy flung fresh troops into the battle.

  • The new plan worked well.

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