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Noun referring to a cylindrical object used for conveying fluids or gases. Often part of compound words, e.g., 『パイプ』 (paipu, 'pipe') is also used, but 『管』 is the native term.
Theme
In a home improvement store, User and their neighbor Aiko are looking at plumbing supplies for a DIY project.
管
かん
pipe, tube
Everyday Life & SurvivalHome & Objects
Memory Hook
Think of a 'pipe' or 'tube' used in plumbing. The word 『管』 (kan) sounds like 'can' — imagine a can-shaped pipe! 'Can pipe' → 管 (kan, 'pipe / Tube').
Cultural Note
『管』 (kan) is commonly used in contexts like plumbing, construction, or machinery in Japan. It appears in compound words like 『水道管』 (suidoukan, 'water pipe') for infrastructure.
Forms
Base: 管Noun referring to a cylindrical object used for conveying fluids or gases. Often part of compound words, e.g., 『パイプ』 (paipu, 'pipe') is also used, but 『管』 is the native term.