献けん本ぽん

noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', transitive verb, intransitive verb

complimentary copy of a book; presentation copy

Refers to a book given as a gift, often by the author or publisher. Can also be used as a suru-verb meaning 'to present a book'.

• 著ちょ者しゃから献けん本ぽんをいただいた。

  I received a complimentary copy from the author.

• 新しん刊かんを関かん係けい者しゃに献けん本ぽんする。

  Present copies of the new publication to relevant parties.