How to say 'Pen' in Japanese | ペン

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The Japanese word for Pen is 'Pen', written as ペン in Japanese.

word

ペン

Meaning

Pen

Reading

Pen

Explanation

The Japanese noun 'ペン' (ぺん) refers to a 'pen', a writing instrument used to apply ink to a surface, typically paper. This word is a direct borrowing from the English word 'pen' and is written in katakana to indicate its foreign origin. It is commonly used in everyday contexts, such as in schools, offices, or at home. For example: I need a pen「ペンが必要です」(ぺんがひつようです). Please lend me your pen「ペンを貸してください」(ぺんをかしてください). The word is straightforward and does not carry additional meanings or nuances beyond its primary definition.

Part Of Speech

noun

Frequency

3995

Composition

katakana

Handwriting

Katakana in the Word ペン

This word contains 2 Katakana characters :

katakana

ペ

Reading

katakana

ン

Reading

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