筆箱(ふでばこ)

ふでばこ
noun
pencil case; pen case
1. pencil case; pen case
a container for holding writing instruments such as pencils, pens, and erasers
筆箱(ふでばこ)に鉛筆(えんぴつ)を入(い)れる。
To put a pencil in the pencil case.
新(あたら)しい筆箱(ふでばこ)を買(か)った。
I bought a new pencil case.
筆箱(ふでばこ)を忘(わす)れてきた。
I forgot my pencil case.

COMPOSITION:
筆(ふで) (writing brush/pen) + 箱(はこ) (box)

TYPES:

  • 缶(かん)筆箱(ふでばこ) (metal pencil case - common with children)
  • 布製(ぬのせい)筆箱(ふでばこ) (fabric pencil case)
  • ポーチ型(がた) (pouch-style)

ALTERNATIVE TERM:
ペンケース (pen case) is also commonly used, especially by older students and adults.

SCHOOL SUPPLY:
Essential item for Japanese students. Elementary school students often use hard plastic or metal cases, while older students prefer soft pouches.

TYPICAL CONTENTS:

  • 鉛筆(えんぴつ) (pencil)
  • 消(け)しゴム (eraser)
  • 定規(じょうぎ) (ruler)
  • シャープペンシル (mechanical pencil)
  • ボールペン (ballpoint pen)

RELATED:

  • 文房具(ぶんぼうぐ) (stationery)
  • ペンケース (pen case)
  • 道具箱(どうぐばこ) (tool box)
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Added 2026.1.25 18:58
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