What is the Kanji for 'Stationery'? | 箋

If you are wondering what is the Japanese Kanji for 'Stationery', you've come to the right place!

The Japanese Kanji for 'Stationery' is 箋.

kanji

箋

Meaning

Stationery

Reading

kunyomiふだ

fuda

onyomiせん

sen

Example Word

便箋: stationery. The Japanese noun '便箋 (びんせん)' refers to 'stationery' or specifically 'letter paper'. It is used to describe high-quality paper designed for writing letters or formal correspondence. This term is often associated with traditional Japanese aesthetics and is commonly used in formal or personal letter-writing contexts. For example: I bought some beautiful stationery「きれいな便箋を買いました」(きれいなびんせんをかいました). She wrote a letter on elegant stationery「彼女は上品な便箋に手紙を書いた」(かのじょはじょうひんなびんせんにてがみをかいた). Note that '便箋' is distinct from everyday paper and carries a sense of refinement.

Radical

竹

Stroke Count

JLPT

Unknown

Grade

Frequency

2106

Handwriting

Words Using 箋

This kanji is used in 2 words:

word

箋

Meaning

Paper

word

便箋

Meaning

Stationery

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What does 箋 mean?

箋 means 'Stationery'.

Japanese school students learn this kanji in Senior Highschool, while non-native learners often study it for the JLPT exam.

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