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鉛筆

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 鉛筆

んぴつ
Noun
Freq #10346
1

pencil

Examples
ペンか鉛筆を持っていますか。
Do you have a pen or a pencil?

Kanji in this Word

13 strokes
Frequency: 1710
JLPT N1
Grade 8

Meanings

lead

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
エン
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
なまり
12 strokes
Frequency: 1132
JLPT N2
Grade 3

Meanings

writing brush
writing
painting brush
handwriting

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ヒツ
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
ふで
Nanori — Specialized readings used in names
はじめ
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