What does 新型 mean?
新型 is a Japanese noun meaning “new model” or “new type” in English. It can also be translated as “new strain (of a virus)” depending on context. It is written as 新型 in kanji, しんがた in hiragana, and shingata in romaji. This word is part of JLPT N4 vocabulary.
Example sentences
新型の車が発売されました。
A new model of car has gone on sale.
新型のウイルスが見つかりました。
A new strain of the virus has been found.