How to Say ‘A new app’ in Japanese
新しいアプリ
atarashii apuri
[ah-tah-rah-shee ah-poo-ree]
💬 Usage Tip: Simple noun phrase: [新しい] + [アプリ]. No “a/the” in Japanese, so context supplies it.
🇯🇵 In Japan: When presenting ideas, pairing [新しい] with a noun sounds energetic—useful in pitches and casual chat.
Phrase Breakdown
新しい
atarashii
[ah-tah-rah-shee]
new
Describes the noun that follows. 新しいアプリ = ‘a new app’.
新しいアプリをダウンロードしました。
I downloaded a new app.
アプリ
apuri
[ah-poo-ree]
app (application)
アプリ refers to a software app, often on a smartphone.
新しいアプリを作っています。
I’m making a new app.
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