Kanji · N2

/ printing block

Kanji for printing block, printing plate, or edition.

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Readings

TypeReadingNotes
On (音)ハンSino-Japanese readings — common in compounds.
Kun (訓)Native Japanese readings — common standalone or with okurigana.
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Meaning

版 carries the meaning printing block, printing plate, or edition.

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Common compounds with 版

しゅっぱんする
しょはんfirst edition
はんけんcopyright / publishing rights
かいていばんrevised edition
とっぱんletterpress / relief printing
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