文具(ぶんぐ)

ぶんぐ
noun
stationery; writing supplies
daily-life
1. stationery; writing supplies; office supplies
Items used for writing, drawing, and office work, such as pens, pencils, notebooks, erasers, and rulers.
新(あたら)しい文具(ぶんぐ)を買(か)った。
I bought new stationery.
日本(にほん)の文具(ぶんぐ)は品質(ひんしつ)が高(たか)いと評判(ひょうばん)だ。
Japanese stationery is known for its high quality.
駅前(えきまえ)に大(おお)きな文具(ぶんぐ)店(てん)があるから、そこで必要(ひつよう)なものを揃(そろ)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(ぶん) (writing/literature) and 具(ぐ) (tool/implement). Japan has a strong stationery culture, and 文具(ぶんぐ) shops are popular destinations for both practical supplies and collectible items.

Common collocations

  • 文具(ぶんぐ)店(てん): stationery store
  • 文具(ぶんぐ)メーカー: stationery manufacturer
  • 文具(ぶんぐ)コーナー: stationery section (in a store)
  • 文具(ぶんぐ)売(う)り場(ば): stationery department

Similar words

  • 文房具(ぶんぼうぐ): stationery — the most common synonym; slightly longer and equally common in everyday use
  • 筆記具(ひっきぐ): writing instruments — specifically pens, pencils, and other tools for writing
  • 事務用品(じむようひん): office supplies — broader category including items like staples and paper clips

Related Words

Compare: 文房具(ぶんぼうぐ) (stationery)
Compare: 事務(じむ)用品(ようひん) (office supplies)
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