1.
new, fresh
Recently made, acquired, or having come into existence. Not old or used. The opposite of 古い.
2.
novel, modern
Innovative or contemporary. 新しい考え (a new/novel idea).
新しい is a basic i-adjective meaning new, fresh, or novel.
FORMS:
- Negative: 新しくない
- Past: 新しかった
- Te-form: 新しくて
- Adverbial: 新しく
KANJI READINGS:
In compounds, 新 is often read しん:
OPPOSITE:
古い: old
USAGE NOTE:
新しい describes things recently made or acquired. For people (new employee), use 新 compounds: 新入社員.