“Staple” in Japanese
Short answer
ステープル
suteepuru
Staple in Japanese is “ステープル” (suteepuru). Full meaning: staple, stapler clip; staple (food, crop); staple (fiber).
Other ways to say “Staple” in Japanese
また釘
matakugi staple
ホッチキス芯
hotchikisushin staple (for a stapler)
合折れ釘
aiorekugi L-shaped nail, staple, small clamp
芯
shin wick, marrow, staple (for stapler), (pencil) lead, stuffing, pith; core, heart, centre, center; pistil (of a flower)
ステーブル
suteeburu staple, stapler clip; staple (food, crop); staple (fiber)
定番
teiban standard item, usual thing, (a) classic, go-to choice, staple, regular fixture, standard procedure, convention; basic item (with stable demand), staple goods; standing guard, watchman
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