Meaning

Primary

Renewal

Alternative

Update

Word Type

noun, verbal noun

Explanation

You’re renewing something to become new again. We’re talking about a renewal or update to something.

Reading

こうしん
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

This is a jukugo word, which usually means on'yomi readings from the kanji. If you know the readings of your kanji you'll know how to read this as well.

Context

Common Word Combinations

  • 更新手続き

    the procedure to renew something

    更新ボタン

    update button

    更新時

    when updating

    更新料

    renewal fee

Context Sentences

最近ちょっと、ブログの更新をサボってるんだ。

I've been slacking off on updating my blog lately.

もうすぐライセンスの更新手続きをしなきゃいけないんだよね!

I need to renew my license soon!

来月末までに在留期間の更新許可申請をする必要があります。

I need to apply for an extension of my visa by the end of next month.

先方は、いくつかの修正を伴う契約更新を提案してきているんだが、あまり気が進まないんだよね。

They are proposing an updated contract with several alterations, but I’m still reluctant.

Kanji Composition