English–Japanese

“fountain pen” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajimannenhitsu

Example

私は万年筆を使います。watashi wa man nen hitsu o tsuka i ma su

I use a fountain pen.

Illustration for 万年筆 (fountain pen)

How to say “fountain pen” in Japanese

“Fountain pen” in Japanese is 万年筆 (mannenhitsu).

It centers on writing with a nib supplied by an ink reservoir inside the pen.

Full entry for 万年筆: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 万年筆

この店では万年筆の試し書きができます。ko no mise de wa man nen hitsu no tame shi ka ki ga de ki ma su

You can try writing with a fountain pen at this store.

Tips for using 万年筆

  • The word fountain in fountain pen refers to the steady flow of ink, not to water, which helps distinguish it from other kinds of pens.

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