n.; pl.Freshmen A novice; one in the rudiments of knowledge; especially, a student during his first year in a high school, college, or university. Syn. -- frosh. [ 1913 Webster ]
He drank his glass and cracked his joke, And freshmen wondered as he spoke. Goldsmith. [ 1913 Webster ]
Freshman class, the lowest of the four classes in an American college. [ U. S. ] [ 1913 Webster ]
[しんかん, shinkan](n-pref) (1) new members (e.g. club); new students; freshman; (n) (2) (abbr) (See 新歓コンパ) event to welcome new students, club members, etc. (e.g. welcome party)[Add to Longdo]