noun
popular book; widely-read book; widely circulated book
Refers to a book that is widely distributed and read by many people, often implying many copies exist. Similar to 流布本.
See also: 流布本
この小説は江戸時代の通行本だった。
This novel was a widely circulated book in the Edo period.
Compound of 通行 (circulation, passing through) and 本 (book).