The publication or issuing of printed material such as newspapers, magazines, or books; an issue or edition.
新刊が来週発行される予定です。
The new book is scheduled to be published next week.
その雑誌は毎月一回発行されています。
That magazine is published once a month.
発行部数が前年より増えた。
The number of copies issued increased compared to last year.
The issuance of items such as banknotes, bonds, passports, etc.; to issue (official documents or securities).
政府は新しい国債を発行した。
The government issued new government bonds.
パスポートの発行には申請書と写真が必要だ。
A passport application requires an application form and a photo.
In computing, to raise or emit an event (to trigger an event notification).
ボタンをクリックするとイベントが発行される。
Clicking the button raises an event.