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Noun referring to a cylindrical hollow object, such as a pipe or tube. Often used with counters like 『一本』 (ippon, 'one long object').
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筒
つつ
pipe, tube
Everyday Life & SurvivalHome & Objects
Memory Hook
Imagine a 'tube' or 'pipe' shaped like a cylinder. The word 『筒』 (tsutsu, 'pipe') sounds like 'tsu-tsu'—think of two pipes stacked together!
Cultural Note
『筒』 (tsutsu) is used in various contexts, from household items like 『紙筒』 (kamizutsu, 'paper tube') to industrial pipes. In traditional crafts, bamboo tubes are common for storage or as containers.
Forms
Base: 筒Noun referring to a cylindrical hollow object, such as a pipe or tube. Often used with counters like 『一本』 (ippon, 'one long object').