noun
Chinese classic without reading aids; book without reading aids
Refers to a Chinese classic or book that lacks kunten (reading marks) or other annotations to aid Japanese readers. Contrasts with 点本 (てんぼん), a book with such aids. Used in academic or bibliographic contexts.
Antonyms: 点本
この無点本は、漢文の訓点が一切付いていない。
This unannotated Chinese classic has no reading marks at all.
無点本と点本を比較することで、当時の読み方がわかる。
By comparing unannotated and annotated editions, we can understand how they were read at the time.