An attachment structure in a writing instrument, includes: a first component; and a second component configured to be fitted into a fitting hole provided at an end of the first component, the second component including: a small-diameter portion; and a large-diameter portion disposed in front of the small-diameter portion; and a first outer step portion disposed between the small-diameter portion and the large-diameter portion, the fitting hole including: a small-diameter hole portion; and an inner step portion disposed in front of the small-diameter hole portion, the small-diameter portion being fitted into or loosely fitted into the small-diameter hole portion, the first outer step portion coming into contact with the inner step portion, the small-diameter hole portion includes a barb portion protruding from the inner face of the small-diameter hole portion, the barb portion being deformable by contact with the small-diameter portion when the second component is fitted.