新
JLPT N5Kun-yomi (Japanese reading)
あたら.しい、あら.た、あら、にい
On-yomi (Chinese reading)
シン
Meaning
Stroke Count
13 strokes
Related Vocabulary
📝 How to Remember
At 13 strokes, 「新」requires deliberate practice. Identify the radical (root part) first, then learn the remaining strokes as a unit.
⚠️ Teacher's Note — On-yomi vs Kun-yomi
「新」has both On-yomi (シン) and Kun-yomi (あたら.しい、あら.た、あら、にい). On-yomi is typically used in compound words (two kanji together), while Kun-yomi appears when the kanji stands alone or with hiragana.
🎯 JLPT N5 — How It's Tested
もんだい1 (Kanji Reading) & もんだい2 (Kanji Writing)
「新」typically appears in もんだい1, where you choose the correct reading, and もんだい2, where you choose the correct kanji for a hiragana word. Make sure you can recognize it both ways.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How do you read the kanji 「新」?+
On-yomi: シン. Kun-yomi: あたら.しい、あら.た、あら、にい.
What does 「新」mean in Japanese?+
「新」means "null". It is a JLPT N5 kanji — one of the most essential characters for beginners.
How many strokes does 「新」have?+
「新」is written with 13 strokes.
Is 「新」on the JLPT N5?+
Yes, 「新」is an official JLPT N5 kanji. Knowing all ~110 N5 kanji is essential for passing the exam.
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