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What does 筒 (つつ, tsutsu) mean?

筒 (つつ, tsutsu) means tube, cylinder.

Quick facts
Readingつつ
Romajitsutsu
Part of speechnoun
Level (estimated, JLPT framework)N1
つつ
N1 · estimated, JLPT frameworkCommontsutsu

tube, cylinder

  1. 1noun pipe; tube; cylinder
  2. 2noun gun barrel
  3. 3noun gun; cannon
  4. 4noun well lining; well curb

Example sentences

  • Roll the paper into the shape of a tube.

  • Fireworks are launched from inside a tube.

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Entries, readings and English glosses: JMdict — Electronic Dictionary Research and Development Group (EDRDG), licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Example sentences and their translations written by GoMe.

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