noun
published book; printed book
Refers to a book that has been formally published or printed, as opposed to a manuscript or handwritten copy. Often used in library, archival, or historical contexts.
この図書館には貴重な江戸時代の刊本が所蔵されている。
This library holds valuable published books from the Edo period.
写本と刊本では、本文
There can be textual differences between manuscripts and printed books.