Translation of Japanese word "鉛筆" to English
鉛筆
えんぴつ
[enpitsu]
IPA: /ɛmpʲiɯtsɯ/
How to use
鉛筆 (enpitsu) — 'pencil'. 鉛筆削り (enpitsukezuri) — pencil sharpener. 色鉛筆 — colored pencil.
🇬🇧 English
pencil
Pronunciation Guide
Japanese Kanji: 鉛筆
Phonetic Reading (Hiragana): えんぴつ
Romaji Transcription: enpitsu
Example Sentences
鉛筆で書きます。
えんぴつ で かきます。
I'm writing with a pencil.
鉛筆を忘れてきました。
えんぴつ を わすれてきました。
I forgot my pencil.
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Common phrases
- 鉛筆を削る— sharpen pencil
- 鉛筆で書く— write with pencil
- 丸まった鉛筆— dull pencil
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Frequency rank: #590 in Japanese
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Japanese word "鉛筆" mean?▼
The Japanese word "鉛筆" means "pencil" in English.
How do you pronounce the Japanese word "鉛筆"?▼
The word "鉛筆" is read as "えんぴつ" (enpitsu). You can hear the correct audio pronunciation by clicking the play button next to the word at the top of this page.
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Yes, here is a practical context/example: "Refers to a tool for writing.".
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