1.
freshly made; just made
Something that has just been made or prepared, implying it is at its freshest or best state. Used especially for food, but also for other crafted items.
Formed from 作る (to make) + たて (just done). The たて suffix attaches to the stem of verbs to mean "just [verb]ed" and implies the result is still in its freshest or most desirable state.
Common collocations
OTHER WORDS WITH たて:
- 焼きたて: freshly baked/grilled
- 炊きたて: freshly cooked (rice)
- 揚げたて: freshly deep-fried
- 出来たて: just completed/ready
Usage
Typically used with the particle の to modify a noun: 作りたての＋noun. Very common in food contexts, where freshness is a selling point. Signs at bakeries and restaurants often advertise 作りたて items.