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neologism; newly coined word; new coinage
A word that has been recently created or invented, either by combining existing elements in a new way or by introducing an entirely new term. Used in linguistic and media discussions about language evolution.
この言葉は最近の新造語だ。
This word is a recent neologism.
SNSの普及で新造語が次々と生まれている。
With the spread of social media, new coinages are being born one after another.
辞書の編集者は毎年新造語を調査して、掲載するかどうかを判断する。
Dictionary editors survey neologisms every year and decide whether to include them.
Composed of 新造 (newly made) and 語 (word). Japanese has a rich tradition of word creation, particularly through combining kanji compounds, borrowing from English (wasei-eigo), and blending elements from multiple languages.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 新造語を作る: to coin a new word
- 新造語が定着する: for a neologism to become established
- 新造語が生まれる: for a neologism to emerge
SIMILAR WORDS:
- 造語: coined word — a broader term that includes any artificially created word regardless of when it was coined
- 新語: new word — a word that has recently entered the language, whether coined or borrowed
- 流行語: buzzword, trendy expression — a word or phrase that is currently popular, but may not be newly created