Refers to a duplicate or copy of a document, book, or record. Often used in official or archival contexts.
Please keep a duplicate of the contract.
I need a copy of this document.
deputy general manager; deputy director-general; assistant commissioner
Standard kanji spelling.
Variant kanji spelling; less common than 副本.
Compound of 副 (ふく, 'secondary, auxiliary') and 本 (ほん, 'book, document'), literally meaning 'secondary document'.