新刊(しんかん)

しんかん
noun
new publication; newly published book
1. new publication; newly published book
A book, magazine, or other printed work that has been recently published. Often seen in bookstores to highlight the latest releases.
新刊(しんかん)が出(で)た。
A new book came out.
好(す)きな作家(さっか)の新刊(しんかん)を買(か)った。
I bought my favorite author's new book.
書店(しょてん)の新刊(しんかん)コーナーで面白(おもしろ)そうな小説(しょうせつ)を見(み)つけた。
I found an interesting-looking novel in the new releases section of the bookstore.

USAGE:
Commonly seen on bookstore shelves and in advertisements. Can refer to any type of newly published material including novels, manga, magazines, and academic works.

COMMON COLLOCATIONS:

  • 新刊(しんかん)コーナー (new releases section)
  • 新刊(しんかん)案内(あんない) (new publication guide)
  • 新刊(しんかん)が出(で)る (a new book comes out)
  • 新刊(しんかん)書(しょ) (newly published book)

SIMILAR WORDS:

  • 既刊(きかん): previously published — books already on the market
  • 近刊(きんかん): forthcoming publication — a book that will be published soon
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Added 2026.3.13 11:02
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