1. Noun, Suru verb, Transitive verb

   1.

   publication (of a newspaper, magazine, book, etc.); issue

2. 2.

   issue (of banknotes, bonds, passport, etc.)

3. 3.

   raising (an event)

Example sentences

• この新聞は発行部数が多い。

  This paper has a large circulation.

• その新聞は発行部数が多い。

  The newspaper has a large circulation.