noun
writing implement; writing tool
A general term for pens, pencils, and other tools used for writing. Often used in contexts like stationery lists or exam instructions.
試験会場には筆記用具を持参してください。
Please bring your own writing implements to the exam venue.
筆記用具を忘れたので、友達にペンを借りた。
I forgot my writing tools, so I borrowed a pen from a friend.
文房具 is a broader term for stationery in general (including items like erasers, rulers, and glue), while 筆記用具 refers specifically to writing instruments.
Compound of 筆記 (writing, note-taking) and 用具 (tool, implement). The word is transparently derived from its components.