🇯🇵 How to say

“pen” in Japanese

ペンぺん
Illustration of "pen" in a Japanese cultural setting
A person sits at a wooden desk, writing notes in a journal with a blue pen. Sunlight streams through the window, illuminating the page.

Usage note

ペン is a common word for any writing pen, used in both casual and formal situations. It's a katakana word borrowed from English, making it easy to remember.

Examples

  • ペンで書きます。

    I write with a pen.

  • これは私のペンです。

    This is my pen.

  • ペンを持っていますか？

    Do you have a pen?

Quick check

What does "ペン" mean?

  • A. pen
  • B. younger brother
  • C. fire
  • D. silver

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