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special edition; a version of a publication, product, or broadcast produced for a particular occasion or with additional content
A version of a magazine, book, DVD, broadcast, or product that differs from the standard release — often containing bonus content, premium packaging, or commemorative features. Used broadly across publishing, entertainment, and consumer goods.
映画の特別版DVDを買った。
I bought the special edition DVD of the movie.
今月の雑誌は特別版で付録がついている。
This month's magazine is a special edition and comes with a supplement.
創刊50周年記念の特別版が発売された。
A special edition commemorating the 50th anniversary of the magazine's founding was released.
Combines 特別 (special) and 版 (edition, version). The 版 suffix is used for different versions or editions of published or produced works.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 特別版を発売する: to release a special edition
- 記念特別版: commemorative special edition
- 特別版付録: special edition supplement/bonus
- 限定特別版: limited special edition
RELATED 〜版 COMPOUNDS:
- 通常版: standard edition, regular edition
- 豪華版: deluxe edition — an especially lavish version with premium extras
- 普及版: popular/affordable edition — a cheaper mass-market version
- 限定版: limited edition — produced in restricted quantities
- 改訂版: revised edition
SIMILAR WORDS:
- 限定版: limited edition — emphasizes scarcity (limited number produced), while 特別版 emphasizes special content or occasion
- 増刊号: special issue (of a magazine) — an extra issue outside the regular schedule