JLPT N2 · Japanese kanji
版 — printing block
- Reading
- ハン
- Meaning
- printing block; printing plate; edition; impression; label
- JLPT level
- N2
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
版 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N2 level. Its primary reading is ハン and it means printing block; printing plate; edition; impression; label. To master it, see it in real Japanese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
版 appears in everyday japanese words such as 版 (edition), 初版 (first edition) and 版画 (art print).
Japanese words containing 版
Frequently asked questions
What does 版 mean in Japanese?
版 means printing block; printing plate; edition; impression; label in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N2 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 版 read?
版 is read ハン. Reading it inside real words — 版 and 初版 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 版 — is it JLPT N2?
Yes. 版 is on the official JLPT N2 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 版 in a word?
A common word containing 版 is 版 (はん) — "edition". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 版 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 版 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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