English–Japanese

“ballpoint pen” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajibōrupen

Example

これはボールペンです。ko re wa bō ru pe n de su

This is a ballpoint pen.

Illustration for ボールペン (ballpoint pen)

How to say “ballpoint pen” in Japanese

“Ballpoint pen” in Japanese is ボールペン (bōrupen).

A writing tool transfers ink to paper through a small rolling ball at its tip.

Full entry for ボールペン: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with ボールペン

私はボールペンで名前を書きます。watashi wa bō ru pe n de na mae o ka ki ma su

I write my name with a ballpoint pen.

Tips for using ボールペン

  • In English, "ballpoint pen" is common, while "ballpoint" can also refer to the pen when the context is clear.

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