絶版
Meanings
1
noun, noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'
out of print
Refers to a book or publication that is no longer being printed or available from the publisher. Often used in the phrase 絶版になる (to go out of print) or as a noun modifier with の.
That book is already out of print.
I'm looking for a manga that has gone out of print at a used bookstore.
Usage patterns
- 〈物〉が絶版になるfor a book to go out of print
That novel went out of print a few years ago.
- 〈物〉を絶版にするto take a book out of print
The publisher discontinued printing the poorly-selling book.
- 絶版の〈物〉an out-of-print (book, etc.)
I found an out-of-print book at an online auction.