便 箋(びんせん)

びんせん

noun

letter paper, writing paper

1. letter paper, writing paper, stationery

Paper specifically designed for writing letters, typically with lines or decorative borders. A staple item in Japanese stationery culture.

便箋(びんせん)に手紙(てがみ)を書(か)いた。

I wrote a letter on writing paper.

花柄(はながら)の便箋(びんせん)を買(か)った。

I bought letter paper with a floral pattern.

祖母(そぼ)に感謝(かんしゃ)の気持(きも)ちを込(こ)めて、きれいな便箋(びんせん)で手紙(てがみ)を書(か)いた。

I wrote a letter to my grandmother on beautiful stationery to express my gratitude.

Japan has a rich stationery culture, and 便箋(びんせん) comes in many designs, from simple lined paper to elaborate seasonal patterns. Often sold as a set together with 封筒(ふうとう) (envelopes). Handwritten letters on nice 便箋(びんせん) are considered more heartfelt than typed or digital messages.

Common collocations

便箋(びんせん)と封筒(ふうとう) (letter paper and envelopes)
便箋(びんせん)セット (stationery set)
罫線(けいせん)入(い)りの便箋(びんせん) (lined letter paper)

Related Words

Related: 手紙(てがみ) (letter)

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Added 2026.2.17 22:23 · Revised 2026.9.2 13:01

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