ボールペン
ぼーるぺん
noun
ballpoint pen
1.
ballpoint pen
A pen with a small rotating ball at the tip that dispenses ink. A common writing instrument for everyday use.
ボールペン is a loanword from English "ball pen" (ballpoint pen)—the most common everyday writing instrument.
Etymology: From English "ball pen" (short for ballpoint pen).
Related writing instruments
- ボールペン: ballpoint pen
- 鉛筆: pencil
- シャープペンシル / シャーペン: mechanical pencil
- 万年筆: fountain pen
- サインペン: felt-tip pen, marker
Usage note: Official documents in Japan often require 黒いボールペン (black ballpoint pen) rather than pencil.
Related Words
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鉛筆 (pencil)
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シャープペンシル (mechanical pencil)
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サインペン (felt-tip pen)
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シャーペン (mechanical pencil)