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Noun referring to a specific version or release of a publication, such as a book, newspaper, or software. Used with counters like 『版』 (han) itself or 『冊』 (satsu) for books. Example: 『この本は第二版です』 (kono hon wa dai ni han desu, 'This book is the second edition').
Theme
In a bookstore, User is browsing with their colleague Mr. Tanaka. They discuss different versions of a classic novel.
版
はん
edition
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Memory Hook
Imagine a 'ban' (sounds like 版 han) on old books — only the latest 'edition' is allowed! 'Ban' → 版 (han, 'edition').
Cultural Note
In Japan, 『版』 (han, 'edition') is often used in publishing, such as 『初版』 (shohan, 'first edition') for books or 『限定版』 (genteiban, 'limited edition') for collectibles like manga or video games.
Forms
Base: 版Noun referring to a specific version or release of a publication, such as a book, newspaper, or software. Used with counters like 『版』 (han) itself or 『冊』 (satsu) for books. Example: 『この本は第二版です』 (kono hon wa dai ni han desu, 'This book is the second edition').