Translation of Japanese word "更新" to English
更新
こうしん
[koushin]
IPA: /kōshin/
Meaning
NounAn additional piece of information, an addition to existing information.
How to use
更新 (koushin) — 'update / renewal / upgrade'. アプリを更新する — update an app. 契約の更新 — contract renewal. Fundamental vocabulary item used across formal and informal Japanese speech and writing.
🇬🇧 English
update
Pronunciation Guide
Japanese Kanji: 更新
Phonetic Reading (Hiragana): こうしん
Romaji Transcription: koushin
Example Sentences
このソフトウェアはいつも最新の状態です。
このソフトウェアはいつもさいしんのじょうたいです。
This software is always up to date.
このデータを更新してください。
このデータをこうしんしてください。
Please update this data.
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Common phrases
- このソフトウェアはいつも最新の状態です。— This software is always up to date.
Frequency rank: #850 in Japanese
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What does the Japanese word "更新" mean?▼
The Japanese word "更新" means "update" in English.
How do you pronounce the Japanese word "更新"?▼
The word "更新" is read as "こうしん" (koushin). You can hear the correct audio pronunciation by clicking the play button next to the word at the top of this page.
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Yes, here is a practical context/example: "このソフトウェアはいつも最新の状態です。".
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