刊行
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Base noun form. Refers to the act or result of publishing something, such as a book or magazine. Example: 『雑誌の刊行』 (zasshi no kankou, 'publication of a magazine').
Theme
At a bookstore, User and their friend Yumi are browsing new releases and discussing publishing trends.
刊行
かんこう
publication, issue
Culture & SocietyEntertainment & Media
Memory Hook
Think of 'can' (刊 sounds like 'kan') and 'show' (行 sounds like 'kou')—publication is like a can showing information. 'Can show' → 刊行 (kankou, 'publication').
Cultural Note
『刊行』 (kankou, 'publication') is commonly used in publishing for books, magazines, or journals. Japan has a rich literary culture, and terms like 『刊行物』 (kankoubutsu, 'publication item') refer to printed materials.
Forms
Base: 刊行Base noun form. Refers to the act or result of publishing something, such as a book or magazine. Example: 『雑誌の刊行』 (zasshi no kankou, 'publication of a magazine').