出版

• Reading: しゅっぱん
• Romaji: shuppan
• Kanji breakdown: 出 (shutsu) — go out, produce; 版 (han) — printing block, edition
• Pronunciation: /ɕɯp.paɴ/

Meaning

Publication; publishing. The process of producing and distributing printed or digital works.

A noun that also functions as a する-verb (出版する, to publish). 出版 covers the entire process of making written works available to the public. Common collocations include 出版社 (publishing company), 出版物 (published material), and 自費出版 (self-publishing).

Examples

1. 彼女は去年初めての小説を出版した。 She published her first novel last year.
2. 大手の出版社に原稿を送った。 I sent my manuscript to a major publishing company.
3. 電子書籍の出版が年々増えている。 The publication of e-books is increasing every year.

Usage Guide

Context: literature, media, business

Tone: neutral

Origin & History

Composed of 出 (go out, produce) and 版 (printing block, edition). The combination means to put out a printed edition for distribution.

Cultural Context

Era: Modern

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal