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新 — new

Learn the correct stroke order for 新 (new), a 13-stroke kanji.

JLPT N4Grade 213 strokes

Stroke Order

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On'yomi (音読み)シンshin
Kun'yomi (訓読み)あたら.しいatarashii、あら.たarata、あら-ara、にい-nii
Strokes13
Radical斤
Frequency#51
Meaningsnew

Step-by-Step Diagram

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Try Writing It

Practice writing each stroke in the correct order and direction. Start from the green dot.

Draw stroke 1 of 13 — start from the green dot

Common Words

維新いしんreformation; revolution; renewalnoun
一新いっしんcomplete change; reform; restorationnoun
改新かいしんreformationnoun
革新かくしんreform; innovationnoun
更新こうしんrenewal; update; replacementnoun
最新さいしんlatest; newest; late-breaking (news)noun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 新 (new) is taught in grade 2 of Japanese elementary school and appears at JLPT N4 level. It has 13 strokes with radical 斤.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 新 is #51, making it one of the most commonly used kanji.

Example Words in Context

維新いしん — reformation; revolution; renewal
一新いっしん — complete change; reform; restoration
改新かいしん — reformation

Practice Sheet

Trace then write on your own. Print this row as a PDF practice sheet.

Related Kanji

Same radical (斤)

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Same reading

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 新 have?

The kanji 新 (new) has 13 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.

What is the correct stroke order for 新?

新 follows the standard Japanese stroke order as taught in schools. Use the step-by-step diagram or the "Try Writing" tool above to practice each stroke in sequence.

What does 新 mean?

新 means: new. On'yomi readings: シン. Kun'yomi readings: あたら.しい, あら.た, あら-, にい-.

What JLPT level is 新?

新 is a JLPT N4 kanji. This is a beginner-level kanji.