N5
新 meaning and readings
This page brings together the meaning, readings, radical or component hints, formula, and short story for one kanji so you can move straight into review.
Kanji
新
N5
- Meaning
- new
- Onyomi
- シン
- Kunyomi
- あたら(しい)、あら(た)、にい
- Formula
- 新 = 立 + 木 + 斤。
Story
新 shows 立, 木, and 斤 together, and means 'new'.
Continue with study
This kanji belongs to JLPT N5.
Recommended cumulative chapter: 1–50 cumulative review
More kanji in this level
Looking at other N5 kanji together makes it easier to group meanings and readings.