(へん)

へん
suffix
volume; section; part (suffix)
1. volume; section; part
Suffix attaching to a noun to mark a part or installment of a book, course, video series, or themed collection.
基礎(きそ)(へん)(さき)()んだ。
I read the basics volume first.
応用(おうよう)(へん)来月(らいげつ)出版(しゅっぱん)される。
The advanced volume will be published next month.
文法(ぶんぽう)(へん)()わったら、(つぎ)語彙(ごい)(へん)(すす)みましょう。
Once you finish the grammar section, let's move on to the vocabulary section.

Names a part, installment, or themed chapter of a larger work. Often paired in series ((ぜん)(へん) / (こう)(へん), 基礎(きそ)(へん) / 応用(おうよう)(へん)).

COMMON COMPOUNDS:

  • 基礎(きそ)(へん): basics volume
  • 応用(おうよう)(へん): advanced/applied volume
  • (ぜん)(へん): first part / earlier volume
  • (こう)(へん): latter part / sequel volume
  • (かん)(けつ)(へん): final installment

USAGE:
Common in textbooks, anime/film series, manga arcs, and TV documentaries. Also written as a kanji that means 'to edit, compile', reflecting the sense of an editorial unit of a larger work.