Japanese symbol for “cylinder”
筒
つつ
Romaji: tsutsu
pipe; tube; cylinder
In Japanese, cylinder is 筒, read つつ (tsutsu).
Before using these characters for a tattoo, check them with a native speaker. Dictionary words often have several meanings, and the right choice depends on context.
Meanings
- n pipe; tube; cylinder
- n gun barrel
- n gun; cannon
- n well lining; well curb
Kanji and stroke order
Other Japanese words for “cylinder”
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 気筒 | きとう kitou | cylinder |
| 円筒 | えんとう entou | cylinder |
| 円柱 | えんちゅう enchuu | column; shaft; cylinder |
| シリンダー | シリンダー shirindaa | cylinder |
| 弾倉 | だんそう dansou | magazine (for a firearm); cylinder (of a revolver) |
Related words
Words that share a kanji.
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 封筒 | ふうとう fuutou | envelope |
| 水筒 | すいとう suitou | canteen; flask; water bottle |
| 筒井 | つつい tsutsui | round well |
| 気筒 | きとう kitou | cylinder |
| 円筒 | えんとう entou | cylinder |
| 井筒 | いづつ izutsu | well curb; well kerb |
See also: Chinese symbol for “cylinder”.
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