WORD DETAIL
別冊
べっさつ
Examples
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Study notes
1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning
- Structure:
別冊(べっさつ) is a supplement or volume issued separately from a main publication. It appears as an attachment and a separately bought item. - Basic usage: A magazine supplement carries a detailed map; a separate volume of feature articles is purchased.
2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions
- Supplement tied to a magazine and separate volume sold
雑誌の別冊highlights relation to the main issue;別冊を購入treats it as merchandise. It need not be free.

