No. 378 in Japanese
新型
"New model" or "new type."
In a sentence
新型のスマートフォンが発売されました。
A new model smartphone has been released.
In this sentence, '新型' (shingata) is used to refer to a 'new type' or 'new model' of a smartphone.
その病気は新型ウイルスによって引き起こされる。
The disease is caused by a new type of virus.
Here, 新型 modifies 'virus,' indicating a 'new strain' or 'type.'
新型の技術を利用して新製品が作られています。
New products are being created using new technology.
In this usage, 新型 describes 'technology,' implying an 'innovative and modern type.'
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