1.
new product, new merchandise
A product that has been recently developed or released for sale.
新商品が発売された。
A new product was released.
来月、新商品の説明会がある。
There's a new product presentation next month.
毎年春になると、コンビニには新商品がたくさん並ぶ。
Every spring, convenience stores line up with lots of new products.
新商品 combines 新 (new) + 商品 (product/merchandise). It refers to a recently developed or released product.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 新商品を開発する: to develop a new product
- 新商品を発売する: to release a new product
- 新商品の紹介: introduction of a new product
- 新商品が出る: a new product comes out
- 新商品を試す: to try a new product
SIMILAR WORDS:
- 新製品: new product (emphasizes manufacturing; used for electronics, industrial products)
- 新商品: new product (emphasizes commerce; used for retail, food, consumer goods)
USAGE:
Very common in business, retail, and marketing contexts. Convenience stores and food companies frequently promote 新商品.