ホッチキス

noun (common) (futsuumeishi)

stapler; paper fastenernamed after the US stapler company "Hotchkiss"

Forms

ホッチキス
ホチキス

Generated definitions (experimental)

stapler

This refers to a device used to fasten together sheets of paper by inserting a metal clasp through the sheets and folding the ends over the paper.

。

He used the stapler to organize the documents.

、。

The stapler is broken, so I need to buy a new one.

paper fastener

This meaning emphasizes the function of the device in securing paper together, which is essential in offices and schools.

。

She submitted the report using a paper fastener.

よう用。

I am preparing to fasten the materials for the meeting with a paper fastener.

Generated collocations (experimental)

to use a staplerto fasten with a staplerstaples (for a stapler)to bring a staplerstaple bindingto remove staplesmini staplerstapling workheavy-duty staplersound of a stapler

Example sentences

3 results

1. 。

A stapler is very useful for attaching papers together.

Tatoeba

2. 。

Will you please lend me a stapler?

Tatoeba

3. きごう？

Can't you see a stapler somewhere around there?

Tatoeba