“Original text” in Japanese
Short answer
Original text in Japanese is “底本” (teihon). Full meaning: original text, source book; draft.
Other ways to say “Original text” in Japanese
原文
genbun original text
正編
seihen main part (of a book), principal part; original text (as opposed to its sequels), first book (of a series)
本書
honsho main text; original text; this book, this volume
正本
shouhon book of registration, text of a play; original, original text, authenticated facsimile, authenticated copy
正篇
seihen main part (of a book), principal part; original text (as opposed to its sequels), first book (of a series)
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