創刊

1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning

• Structure: In 創刊 (そうかん), founding 創 and publication 刊 combine to denote launching a periodical.
• Basic usage: 創刊 is the initial launch of a newspaper, magazine, or other periodical.

2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions

• First launch of a periodical
  • 創刊号 is its first issue, distinct from routine later publication or the release of a standalone book.