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偽ぎ版はん

also: にせはん

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Meanings

1

noun

forged woodblock; print from a forged woodblock

Refers specifically to a counterfeit woodblock used in traditional printing, or a print made from such a block. Domain-specific term in art and antiquarian contexts.

2

noun

pirated edition; bootleg edition

Used for unauthorized copies of books, prints, or other publications. Similar to 海賊版, but 偽版 emphasizes the counterfeit nature of the edition itself.

See also: 海賊版