絶版 (zeppan)

out of print

  • JLPT N1
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Meaning

絶版 (ぜっぱん, zeppan) is a JLPT N1 vocabulary word meaning “out of print”.

Kanji in this word

Example sentences 3

その本は買おうにも絶版だった。

Although I wanted to buy the book, it was out of print.

残念なことに、この本は絶版で、普通の本屋では手に入はいらない。

To my regret, this book is out of print and cannot be purchased at ordinary bookstores.

彼は法律の命ずることをすべて履行した. He has done all that is required by the law.絶版を命ずる to suppress a bookお前に命ずる。

I command you