Translation guide
The English word "edition" refers to a particular version or form of a published work, broadcast, or event. In Japanese, the most common equivalent is 版 (はん), often used in compounds. The choice depends on what kind of edition you mean.
To refer to a specific published version, such as a revised edition, paperback edition, or software release.
The most common and versatile suffix meaning 'edition' or 'version'. Attach it to a descriptor.
This is the latest edition of the dictionary.
A revised edition of that book came out.
Loanword from English, used in product names or marketing, especially for special editions.
I pre-ordered the collector's edition of this game.
Refers to a specific printing or impression within the same edition. Not a direct translation of 'edition' but used in publishing contexts.
first edition, first printing
To refer to a particular issue of a newspaper (morning edition, evening edition) or a broadcast program.
Used for newspaper editions, often combined with time of day.
the final edition of the morning paper
Means 'broadcast'. For TV/radio, you might say '〇〇 edition' as '〇〇版の放送' or simply use the program name.
To refer to a particular occurrence of a recurring event, like 'the 10th edition of the festival'.
The counter 回 (かい) is used for occurrences of events. 'The 5th edition' = 第5回 (だいごかい).
The 10th edition of the international conference was held in Tokyo.
Means 'convention' or 'tournament'. Often used in event names, but not a direct translation of 'edition'.
To express 'someone's edition' meaning their particular account or version of a story.
While エディション is understood, it's mainly used in product names or marketing. For everyday use, 版 (はん) is much more natural.
版 (はん) refers to the edition (content changes), while 刷 (すり) refers to the printing (no content changes). For example, 初版第2刷 means 'second printing of the first edition'.
Do you have the latest edition?
I bought the limited edition.
今夜の特別版の放送をお見逃しなく。
Don't miss tonight's special edition broadcast.
今年の大会は第5回目です。
This year's event is the 5th edition.
彼の言い分も聞くべきだ。
We should also hear his edition of events.