煙突
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Noun referring to a chimney, a structure for venting smoke from a fireplace or furnace. Used as a standalone word in sentences, e.g., 『煙突がある』 (entotsu ga aru, 'there is a chimney').
Theme
User and their friend Kenji are walking through a historic neighborhood in Kyoto, admiring traditional architecture and discussing the features of old houses.
煙突
えんとつ
chimney
Everyday Life & SurvivalHome & Objects
Memory Hook
Imagine a chimney puffing out smoke like a train's stack. 'Entotsu' sounds like 'entrance to soot' — the chimney is the entrance for smoke!
Cultural Note
In Japan, chimneys are often seen on traditional houses, especially in rural areas or older buildings. They are associated with warmth and home life, often depicted in winter scenes or in stories like 『となりのトトロ』 (Tonari no Totoro, 'My Neighbor Totoro').
Forms
Base: 煙突Noun referring to a chimney, a structure for venting smoke from a fireplace or furnace. Used as a standalone word in sentences, e.g., 『煙突がある』 (entotsu ga aru, 'there is a chimney').