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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.
新入生は先輩に挨拶をする。
New students greet their seniors.
今年の新入生は500人だ。
There are 500 new students this year.
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.
新入生は最初の一か月は緊張するものだ。
New students are typically nervous for the first month.
新入生 combines 新入 (new entry) + 生 (student).
RELATED TERMS:
- 在校生 (current student)
- 卒業生 (graduate)
- 先輩 (senior student)
- 後輩 (junior student)
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:
- 新入生: new student (school context)
- 新入社員: new employee (company context)
- 一年生: first-year student
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