創刊(そうかん)

そうかん
noun, verb (suru)
first publication, launching (of a magazine/newspaper)
1. first publication, launching, inaugural issue
The initial publication or launch of a periodical such as a magazine, newspaper, or journal. Refers specifically to the first issue, not to publishing in general.
この雑誌(ざっし)は去年(きょねん)創刊(そうかん)された。
This magazine was launched last year.
創刊(そうかん)号(ごう)は即(そく)完売(かんばい)だった。
The inaugural issue sold out immediately.
創刊(そうかん)から50年(ねん)を迎(むか)えた新聞(しんぶん)が記念(きねん)特集(とくしゅう)を組(く)んだ。
The newspaper, celebrating 50 years since its first publication, ran a commemorative special feature.

Used exclusively for periodical publications (magazines, newspapers, journals). For the first edition of a standalone book, use 初版(しょはん).

COMMON COLLOCATIONS:

  • 創刊(そうかん)号(ごう) (inaugural issue)
  • 創刊(そうかん)する (to launch a publication)
  • 創刊(そうかん)から〜年(ねん) (~ years since founding)
  • 創刊(そうかん)記念(きねん) (anniversary of founding)
general
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