1.
new student, freshman, first-year student
A student who has just entered a school or university.
新入生歓迎会が開かれた。
A welcome party for new students was held.
新入生のオリエンテーションが来週ある。
The new student orientation is next week.
新入生 combines 新入 (new entry) + 生 (student).
RELATED TERMS:
COMMON PATTERNS:
- 新入生歓迎会 (freshman welcome party)
- 新入生オリエンテーション (freshman orientation)
SIMILAR WORDS:
USAGE NOTES:
- Used for students at all levels: elementary through university
- 新入生 is particularly emphasized during April, the start of the Japanese school year