1.
latest, newest
The most recent or up-to-date.
最新 means "latest" or "newest" and functions as both a noun and a の-adjective.
COMPONENTS:
- 最: most, -est (superlative)
- 新: new
COMMON COMPOUNDS:
- 最新情報: latest information/news
- 最新版: latest version/edition
- 最新型: latest model
- 最新技術: latest technology
- 最新作: latest work (film, book, etc.)
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USAGE:
Very common in news, technology, fashion, and product descriptions. Often used adjectivally: 最新のニュース (the latest news).