Tankoubon意思

"Tankoubon" is a Japanese term that refers to a book or volume containing a collection of chapters from a manga series. It is typically used to describe a book that has been published in book form, as opposed to being released in serialized form in a magazine.

In the context of manga, a "tankoubon" usually includes several chapters that have been previously published in a weekly or monthly manga magazine, and it is released after the chapters have been completed. These volumes are often collected by fans and are a convenient way to read manga, as they are typically more affordable and easier to store than individual magazine issues.

The term "tankoubon" is also used more broadly to refer to any book or volume, not just manga volumes. For example, a collection of short stories or essays might also be referred to as a "tankoubon."