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샤프

syapeu

A mechanical pencil.

Real Englishmechanical pencil

WhyNamed after an early mechanical pencil brand with “Sharp” in its name, the way Kleenex means tissue.

Examples

  • 샤프심 하나만 빌려줄래?

    Can I borrow a lead for my mechanical pencil?

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