How to Say ‘New life’ in Japanese
新しいいのち
atarashii inochi
[ah-tah-rah-shee-ee ee-noh-chee]
💬 Usage Tip: This phrase combines [新しい] + [いのち]. Even though there are two [い] sounds in a row, that is perfectly natural in Japanese.
🇯🇵 In Japan: Expressions about [新しいいのち] can refer to spiritual renewal, a baby, or a fresh start. Context decides the feeling.
Phrase Breakdown
新しい
atarashii
[ah-tah-rah-shee-ee]
new
An i-adjective describing something as new or fresh.
新しいいのちが始まる。
A new life begins.
いのち
inochi
[ee-noh-chee]
life
A noun meaning life, often used in physical or spiritual contexts.
新しいいのちを感じる。
I feel a new life.
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