万年筆(まんねんひつ)

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 words

• 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.