ペンネーム

From English "pen name." More commonly used in modern Japanese than the native equivalent 筆名(ひつめい), especially among younger writers and in casual contexts. While 筆名(ひつめい) has a more literary and formal feel, ペンネーム is the everyday choice.

Common collocations

• ペンネームを使(つか)う: to use a pen name
• ペンネームで活動(かつどう)する: to be active under a pen name
• ペンネームを決(き)める: to decide on a pen name
• ペンネームで発表(はっぴょう)する: to publish under a pen name

Similar words

• 筆名(ひつめい): pen name — the Sino-Japanese equivalent, more formal and literary
• ハンドルネーム: handle name; screen name — used for online identities
• 芸名(げいめい): stage name — used by performers and entertainers