Japanese

ぶんぼうぐ
Meaning: stationery; writing materials
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

文
房
具

Example sentences

I went to the stationery store to buy new stationery.
店内には各種の文房具が取り揃えられている。
Various kinds of stationery are available in the store.
事務所の備品を補充するために、文房具店へ行きました。
I went to the stationery store to replenish the office supplies.

Usage Notes

Refers to items like pens, paper, notebooks, and other supplies for writing or office work.

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