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fountain pen
A pen with an internal reservoir of ink.
万年筆で手紙を書く。
To write a letter with a fountain pen.
これは高い万年筆です。
This is an expensive fountain pen.
万年筆にインクを入れる。
To fill a fountain pen with ink.
万年筆 literally means "ten-thousand-year brush," implying durability.
ETYMOLOGY:
- 万年: ten thousand years (long-lasting)
- 筆: writing brush/pen
COMMON EXPRESSIONS:
- 万年筆で書く: to write with a fountain pen
- 万年筆にインクを入れる: to fill with ink
- 万年筆のペン先: fountain pen nib
RELATED WRITING TOOLS:
- ボールペン: ballpoint pen
- 鉛筆: pencil
- シャープペンシル: mechanical pencil
- 筆ペン: brush pen
USAGE:
万年筆 is often used for formal documents, signatures, and as luxury gifts. High-quality Japanese brands like Pilot and Sailor are internationally renowned.