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版

On'yomi
ハン
HAN

printing block · printing plate · edition · impression · label

Details

Strokes8
Frequency#802
Radical片slice(4)

Stroke Order

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Strokes8

Cultural Context

Etymology

Composed of piece and bend. Bent piece.

Symbolism

Publishing, print, first edition. Represents edition.

Component Breakdown

版=
片反

片 + 反

Words & Expressions

Words written with 版

版画はんがwoodcut
版権はんけんcopyright
凸版とっぱんletterpress
出版しゅっぱんpublication
初版しょはんfirst edition

Four-Character Compounds

版籍奉還

はんせきほうかん

return of the land and people from the feudal lords to the Emperor

Proverbs & Idioms

版を重ねる

はんをかさねる

Go through multiple editions

Be reprinted many times

Anime & Manga

新世紀エヴァンゲリオン劇場版 Air/まごころを、君に

Neon Genesis Evangelion: The End of Evangelion

Anime

A well-known work with 版 in its Japanese title.

劇場版「鬼滅の刃」無限城編 第一章 猗窩座再来

Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle

Anime

A well-known work with 版 in its Japanese title.

ヱヴァンゲリヲン新劇場版:序

Evangelion: 1.0 You Are (Not) Alone

Anime

A well-known work with 版 in its Japanese title.

シン・エヴァンゲリオン劇場版:||

Evangelion: 3.0+1.0 Thrice Upon a Time

Anime

A well-known work with 版 in its Japanese title.

劇場版デート・ア・ライブ 万由里ジャッジメント

Date A Live Mayuri Judgement

Anime

A well-known work with 版 in its Japanese title.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does 版 mean in Japanese?

版 means printing block, printing plate, edition, impression, label.

How do you read 版?

On'yomi: ハン (HAN).

How many strokes does 版 have?

版 has 8 strokes. Its radical is 片 (slice).

Is 版 a good kanji for a tattoo?

版 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means printing block, printing plate, edition, impression, label. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.

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