Meaning

Primary

Pencil

Word Type

noun

Explanation

Your lead writing brush has lead in it. What kind of writing instrument has lead in it? How about a pencil?

Reading

えんぴつ
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

This is a jukugo word, which usually means on'yomi readings from the kanji. If you know the readings of your kanji you'll know how to read this as well.

Context

Context Sentences

そのパグは、このHBの鉛筆で描いたんだよ。

I drew the pug with this HB pencil.

Kanji Composition