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What is the Kanji for 'Pipe' and 'Cylinder'? | 筒

If you are wondering what is the Japanese Kanji for 'Pipe' and 'Cylinder', you've come to the right place!

The Japanese Kanji for 'Pipe' and 'Cylinder' is 筒.

    kanji

    Meaning

    Pipe, Cylinder

    Reading

    kunyomiつつ

    tsutsu

    onyomiとう

    tou

    Parts

    Bamboo (竹)Same

    Example Word

    封筒: envelope. The Japanese noun '封筒 (ふうとう)' refers to an 'envelope', a flat paper container used to hold letters or documents. It is commonly used in both formal and informal contexts, such as mailing letters or storing important papers. Example sentences: Please put the letter in the envelope「手紙を封筒に入れてください」(てがみをふうとうにいれてください). I bought a pack of envelopes「封筒を一冊買いました」(ふうとうをいっさつかいました). The word is often paired with verbs like '入れる (いれる)' (to put in) or '送る (おくる)' (to send).

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    12

    JLPT

    N2

    Grade

    9

    Frequency

    1473

    Handwriting

Parts of the Kanji

If you visually break down this kanji, you can see it is made up of 2 parts:

    radical

    Meaning

    Bamboo

    Radical Form Of

    kanji

    Meaning

    Same

Words Using

This kanji is used in 1 word:

Kanji Related to Through the Part

These 18 kanji contain the part ⺮ as well.

    kanji

    Meaning

    Calculate

    kanji

    Meaning

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    kanji

    Meaning

    Token, Symbol

    kanji

    Meaning

    Ordinal number

    kanji

    Meaning

    Equal

    kanji

    Meaning

    Laugh

    kanji

    Meaning

    Brush

    kanji

    Meaning

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    kanji

    Meaning

    Season, Node

    kanji

    Meaning

    Plan, Policy

    kanji

    Meaning

    Build, Fabricate

    kanji

    Meaning

    Model, Pattern

    kanji

    Meaning

    Enroll, Register

    kanji

    Meaning

    Muscle, Tendon

    kanji

    Meaning

    Box

    kanji

    Meaning

    Item, Counter for articles

    kanji

    Meaning

    Chopsticks

    kanji

    Meaning

    Cage, Basket

Kanji Related to Through the Part

These 4 kanji contain the part 同 as well.

    kanji

    Meaning

    Interest, Entertain

    kanji

    Meaning

    Copper

    kanji

    Meaning

    Trunk

    kanji

    Meaning

    Cave, Penetrate

Learn the Kanji

Let's make sure you fully understand this kanji.

What does 筒 mean?

筒 means 'Pipe' and 'Cylinder'.

Japanese school students learn this kanji in Senior Highschool, while non-native learners often study it for the JLPT N2 exam.

To help you master this kanji, here's an interactive lesson where you'll practice its readings and meanings.

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