1.
getting something new, having something newly made
The act of acquiring a new item, especially clothing, furniture, or equipment, often to replace something old or worn out. Implies purchasing or having something custom-made.
スーツを新調する。
To get a new suit.
入学式に合わせて靴を新調した。
I got new shoes in time for the entrance ceremony.
古くなったカーテンを新調しようと思って、いくつかの店を見て回った。
I went around several stores, thinking about getting new curtains to replace the old ones.
USAGE:
新調する implies purposefully acquiring something new, often with a sense of replacing something old or preparing for an occasion. It is most commonly used for clothing, accessories, and household items.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- スーツを新調する: to get a new suit
- 着物を新調する: to get a new kimono
- 家具を新調する: to get new furniture
- 制服を新調する: to get a new uniform
NOTE:
Unlike simply "buying" (買う), 新調する carries the nuance of replacing something or preparing something fresh for an occasion. It can also imply having something custom-made rather than buying off the shelf.