新刊(しんかん)

しんかん
noun
new publication; newly published book
media
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

Related Words

Antonym: 既刊(きかん) (previously published)
Related: 近刊(きんかん) (forthcoming publication)
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Added 2026.3.13 11:02 · Revised 2026.9.2 13:01
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