also: きゅうばん
old edition; previous version
Refers to an earlier edition of a book, publication, or software, as opposed to the current or new edition.
The old edition of this dictionary is no longer sold.
The previous version of the software has security issues.
Standard kanji form; the reading きゅうはん is the most common.
Alternate reading; less common but recognized.
Compound of 旧 (old, former) and 版 (edition, printing).