版|はんhan[1]atamadaka (head-high)

JLPT N1approx.Common
ばんban[1]atamadaka (head-high)
Definitions
  1. noun, noun (suffix)edition; version; printing; impression; implementation (of software)ばん when a suffix
    この辞書じしょは簡約かんやく版ばんだ。↗
    This dictionary is an abridged edition.
  2. noun, printingplate; block; castalso written 板
  3. countercounter for editions of a publication
Synonyms & antonyms
  • SynonymエディションNeutralA loanword for editions of publications, often special ones like 「限定エディション」; it carries a product-like, commercial feel. 「版」 also forms 「限定版」.
  • SynonymバージョンNeutralA loanword for versions of software or works, as in 「最新バージョン」; very common in everyday use. 「版」 also appears in 「最新版」.
  • RelatedバリエーションNeutralA loanword for variations—changes or different forms—emphasizing diversity of kinds; it does not refer to editions of publications.

Use 「版」 for editions and printings of publications, software versions, and printing plates, as in 「第2版」, 「日本語版」, 「最新版」. As loanwords, 「バージョン」 and 「エディション」 are also used; 「バリエーション」 covers variations.

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Japanese definitions
  1. (ハン) 印刷いんさつ版ばん。版木はんぎ。
  2. (ハン) 印刷いんさつ。出版しゅっぱん。
  3. (ハン、上うえにつく語ごによりパン) 出版物しゅっぱんぶつの改訂かいてい回数かいすうを表あらわす。またその改訂かいてい回数かいすうの出版物しゅっぱんぶつ。
  4. (バン) 出版物しゅっぱんぶつのうち、装丁そうていや対象たいしょう読者どくしゃ、内容ないようなどによって区分くぶんされるもの。またその区分くぶん。
  5. (バン) 媒体ばいたいなどの形式けいしきを変かえたもの。またその形式けいしき。
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