stationery; writing materials
General term for writing and office supplies, such as pens, pencils, erasers, notebooks, and related items.
I bought a notebook and a pen at the stationery shop.
I prepare for the new school term by getting new stationery.
I stocked up on stationery for the new school term.
This shop specializes in selling stationery.
文具 is a shorter, casual synonym of 文房具 covering stationery in general, while 筆記具 narrows the category to writing tools alone.
文具 is a shorter, everyday word for stationery in general, whereas 筆記用具 specifically means writing tools like pens and pencils.
stationery store; stationery shop; stationer's
Compound of 文 (writing, literature) and 具 (tool, implement). The exact historical derivation is uncertain, but the kanji combination directly suggests 'writing tool'.