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stationery; writing supplies; office supplies
Items used for writing, drawing, and office work, such as pens, pencils, notebooks, erasers, and rulers.
新しい文具を買った。
I bought new stationery.
日本の文具は品質が高いと評判だ。
Japanese stationery is known for its high quality.
駅前に大きな文具店があるから、そこで必要なものを揃えよう。
There's a big stationery store in front of the station, so let's get what we need there.
Composed of 文 (writing/literature) and 具 (tool/implement). Japan has a strong stationery culture, and 文具 shops are popular destinations for both practical supplies and collectible items.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 文具店: stationery store
- 文具メーカー: stationery manufacturer
- 文具コーナー: stationery section (in a store)
- 文具売り場: stationery department
SIMILAR WORDS:
- 文房具: stationery — the most common synonym; slightly longer and equally common in everyday use
- 筆記具: writing instruments — specifically pens, pencils, and other tools for writing
- 事務用品: office supplies — broader category including items like staples and paper clips