万 年 筆(まんねんひつ)

まんねんひつ

noun

fountain pen

1. fountain pen

A pen with an internal reservoir of ink.

万年筆(まんねんひつ)で手紙(てがみ)を書(か)く。

To write a letter with a fountain pen.

これは高(たか)い万年筆(まんねんひつ)です。

This is an expensive fountain pen.

万年筆(まんねんひつ)にインクを入(い)れる。

To fill a fountain pen with ink.

万年筆(まんねんひつ) literally means "ten-thousand-year brush," implying durability.

Etymology

万年(まんねん): ten thousand years (long-lasting)
筆(ひつ): writing brush/pen

Common expressions

万年筆(まんねんひつ)で書(か)く: to write with a fountain pen
万年筆(まんねんひつ)にインクを入(い)れる: to fill with ink
万年筆(まんねんひつ)のペン先(さき): fountain pen nib

Related writing tools

ボールペン: ballpoint pen
鉛筆(えんぴつ): pencil
シャープペンシル: mechanical pencil
筆(ふで)ペン: brush pen

Usage

万年筆(まんねんひつ) is often used for formal documents, signatures, and as luxury gifts. High-quality Japanese brands like Pilot and Sailor are internationally renowned.

Related Words

Related: ペン (pen)

Related: 鉛筆(えんぴつ) (pencil)

Compare: シャープペンシル (mechanical pencil)

Compare: サインペン (felt-tip pen)

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Added 2026.1.11 19:10 · Revised 2026.9.2 12:02

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