also: はんけい
format; book size
Only when written 判型
Refers to the physical dimensions of a publication, such as A5, B5, or shinsho size. Common in publishing and printing contexts.
The format of this book is A5.
ukiyo-e paper size
Specifically refers to the size of paper used for ukiyo-e woodblock prints, such as ōban, chūban, etc. A historical and art-historical term.
判型によって価格が変わります。
The price varies depending on the format.
Ukiyo-e paper sizes include ōban and chūban.
Standard spelling for publication format; also read はんけい in some contexts.
Alternate reading for 判型, used in some specialized contexts.
Alternate kanji form, less common than 判型.
Compound of 判 (size, format) and 型 (type, model). The reading はんけい is a less common on'yomi variant.