Quick answer
版 is the kanji for "Label / Edition / Impression". A common reading is はん (han). You can practice writing it on this page.
Meaning
Label / Edition / Impression
Also : Label · Edition · Impression · Printing Block · Printing Plate
Readings
kun = Japanese reading · on = Chinese reading
Practice writing
Trace the kanji stroke by stroke with a visual guide.
Memory Aid
The kanji 版 represents 'PRINTING BLOCK'. Think of this shape as a picture representing the concept of printing block.
On-reading: はん — remember this sound by associating it with printing block.
Example Sentences
この本の改訂版には、新しい情報が追加されています。
このほんのかいていばんには、あたらしいじょうほうがついかされています。
New information has been added to the revised edition of this book.
初版本は希少価値があって、高値で取引されることがあります。
しょはんほんはきしょうかちがあって、たかねでとりひきされることがあります。
First edition books have rare value and can be traded at high prices.
Vocabulary using 版
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