noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', transitive verb
Refers to the systematic compilation or editing of reference works such as dictionaries, histories, or legal codes. Often used in formal or academic contexts.
See also: 編集
この辞書は十年かけて編纂された。
This dictionary was compiled over ten years.
歴史書の編纂に携わる。
I am involved in the compilation of a history book.