also: はんけい
noun
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.
この本の判型はA5です。
The format of this book is A5.
判型によって価格が変わります。
The price varies depending on the format.
noun
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.
浮世絵の判型には大判や中判などがある。
Ukiyo-e paper sizes include ōban and chūban.
寸法 refers to measurements or dimensions in general, not limited to books or prints.
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.