Translation of Japanese word "新聞" to English
新聞
しんぶん
[shinbun]
IPA: /ɕimbɯɴ/
Meaning
NounA publication, usually published daily or weekly, containing news and other articles. Traditionally a print publication typically printed on cheap, low-quality paper; today usually digital and often also available in print.
How to use
新聞 (shinbun) — 'newspaper'. 新聞を読む — read the newspaper. 新聞紙 (shinbunshi) — newspaper paper / newsprint.
🇬🇧 English
newspaper
Pronunciation Guide
Japanese Kanji: 新聞
Phonetic Reading (Hiragana): しんぶん
Romaji Transcription: shinbun
Example Sentences
毎朝新聞を読みます。
まいあさ しんぶんを よみます。
I read the newspaper every morning.
新聞を買いに行きます。
しんぶんを かいに いきます。
I'm going to buy a newspaper.
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What does the Japanese word "新聞" mean?▼
The Japanese word "新聞" means "newspaper" in English.
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The word "新聞" is read as "しんぶん" (shinbun). 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: "A newspaper that carries the latest news and articles.".
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