Pencil
Japanese Name:
鉛筆
Romaji Name:
enpitsu
Description
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A pencil (enpitsu in Japanese) is a common writing and drawing tool that uses a thin core made of graphite (or a mixture of graphite and clay) encased in wood or plastic. It is used for writing, sketching, and other forms of mark-making. Pencils are widely used in everyday life, from schoolwork to artistic expression, and are known for being erasable, which makes them a versatile tool.
History
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The pencil is a writing and drawing instrument consisting of a graphite core encased in wood. Early forms of pencils were used in the 16th century in England after the discovery of large graphite deposits in Borrowdale. Wooden-cased pencils were developed in the 17th century, and mass production began in the 19th century, standardizing size, shape, and quality. Today, pencils are used worldwide for writing, drawing, and artistic purposes, with variations such as colored pencils and mechanical pencils.