ホチキス

Readings

Kana: ホチキス、ホッチキス

Romaji: hochikisu, hotchikisu

Definition

noun

1

stapler; paper fastener

Note: named after the inventor, Hotchkiss

Example Sentences

その辺(あたり)にホチキスない？

➥Can't you see a stapler somewhere around there?

紙(かみ)をとじるのにホチキスはとても便利(べんり)だ。

➥A stapler is very useful for attaching papers together.

ホッチキスを貸(か)してくれませんか。

➥Will you please lend me a stapler?