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Shinjitai (noun) means the simplified form of Japanese kanji used after 1947.

noun

The simplified form of Japanese kanji used after 1947.

"However, when a traditional “correct” radical has been obscured by the postwar adoption of a simplified form (shinjitai), that radical is simply ignored." — The Journal of the Association of Teachers of Japanese (1992)

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

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Etymology

A transliteration from Japanese 新(しん)字(じ)体(たい) (shinjitai).

Rhymes for shinjitai

ai bai hai sai kai wai tai dai lai rai Mai nai

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What is the meaning of shinjitai?

"shinjitai" (noun) means the simplified form of Japanese kanji used after 1947.