Translation guide
How to express the concept of 'reprinting' in Japanese, covering reprints of books, documents, and other materials.
To issue a new printing of a book, magazine, or other published work without major changes.
Refers to an additional print run of a book or publication, typically without changes. Common in publishing contexts.
この本は売れ行きが良いので増刷が決まった。
This book is selling well, so a reprint has been decided.
Similar to 増刷, meaning a reprint or new edition. Often used interchangeably, but can imply a slightly revised edition.
初版が完売したため、重版を行います。
Since the first edition is sold out, we will do a reprint.
Literally 're-edition', often used for a reprint that may include minor corrections or updates.
この辞書は再版のたびに改訂されている。
This dictionary is revised with each reprint.
To reproduce a document, article, or image, often for distribution or archival purposes.
General term for reproduction or duplication, used for documents, artworks, etc. Can refer to reprinting in a broader sense.
この資料は複製して配布してもよい。
This material may be reproduced and distributed.
Specifically means reprinting an article or content from another publication, often with permission.
Loanword from English 'reprint', used in academic or technical contexts for offprints or facsimile reprints.
To make a copy of a photograph or printed image.
Common term for making additional prints from a photographic negative or digital file.
写真の焼き増しを注文した。
I ordered reprints of the photos.
Loanword meaning 'print', used for photographic prints or digital prints.
増刷 (zousatsu) is the most common term for a simple reprint without changes. 重版 (juuhan) is similar but can imply a new edition with minor revisions. 再版 (saihan) often suggests a reissue after being out of print, possibly with updates. In many contexts, they are interchangeable, but 増刷 is safest for additional print runs.
The English word 'reprinting' can be a gerund or noun. In Japanese, use the appropriate noun form (e.g., 増刷) rather than trying to translate the -ing form directly. For the action, use verb phrases like 増刷する.
この記事の転載は禁止されています。
Reprinting of this article is prohibited.
論文のリプリントを請求した。
I requested a reprint of the paper.
デジタルデータからプリントを作成する。
Make prints from digital data.