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“pencil case” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajifudebako

Example

新しい筆箱を使います。atara shi i fude bako o tsuka i ma su

I use a new pencil case.

Illustration for 筆箱 (pencil case)

How to say “pencil case” in Japanese

“Pencil case” in Japanese is 筆箱 (fudebako).

It refers to a small container that keeps writing tools together and easy to carry.

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

Example sentences with 筆箱

鉛筆を使ったら、筆箱に戻します。en pitsu o tsuka tta ra fude bako ni modo shi ma su

After using a pencil, I put it back in my pencil case.

Tips for using 筆箱

  • Although 筆箱 (fudebako) literally contains the word for a writing brush, it commonly holds pencils, pens, erasers, and other school supplies.

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