新生活(しんせいかつ)

しんせいかつ
noun
new life; fresh start
daily-life
1. new life, fresh start, new lifestyle
A new phase or chapter of life, typically associated with moving, starting a new job, entering school, or getting married. Especially prominent in Japan's April season of new beginnings.
四月(しがつ)から新生活(しんせいかつ)が始(はじ)まる。
My new life begins in April.
新生活(しんせいかつ)に必要(ひつよう)なものをそろえた。
I prepared the things needed for my new life.
新生活(しんせいかつ)への期待(きたい)と不安(ふあん)が入(い)り混(ま)じっている。
Excitement and anxiety about the new life are mixed together.

Cultural note

In Japan, April marks the start of the fiscal and academic year. 新生活(しんせいかつ) is closely associated with this season, when many people move, start new jobs, or enter school. Stores run 新生活(しんせいかつ)セール (new life sales) promoting furniture, appliances, and household goods.

Common collocations

  • 新生活(しんせいかつ)を始(はじ)める: to start a new life
  • 新生活(しんせいかつ)の準備(じゅんび): preparations for a new life
  • 新生活(しんせいかつ)セール: new-life sale
  • 新生活(しんせいかつ)応援(おうえん): new-life support (marketing term)

Related Words

Related: 五月病(ごがつびょう) (May blues)
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