初版
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Noun meaning 'first edition'. Used to refer to the initial printing of a book or publication. Example: 『この本は初版です』 (kono hon wa hatsuban desu, 'This book is a first edition').
Theme
In a bookstore, User is browsing rare books with the owner, Mr. Kobayashi, who points out a valuable first edition.
初版
はつばん
first edition
Culture & SocietyEntertainment & Media
Memory Hook
Imagine a book with a big '1' on the cover — it's the first edition! 'First' sounds like '初' (hatsu, 'first'), and 'edition' is 『版』 (han, 'edition'). 'First edition' → 初版 (hatsuban).
Cultural Note
In Japan, 『初版』 (hatsuban, 'first edition') books are often highly valued by collectors, especially for manga, novels, or rare publications. First editions may include special features or limited print runs.
Forms
Base: 初版Noun meaning 'first edition'. Used to refer to the initial printing of a book or publication. Example: 『この本は初版です』 (kono hon wa hatsuban desu, 'This book is a first edition').