JLPT N2 · Japanese kanji
筒 — cylinder
- Reading
- トウ・つつ
- Meaning
- cylinder; pipe; tube; gun barrel; sleeve
- JLPT level
- N2
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
筒 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N2 level. Its primary reading is トウ・つつ and it means cylinder; pipe; tube; gun barrel; sleeve. To master it, see it in real Japanese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
筒 appears in everyday japanese words such as 筒 (pipe), 水筒 (canteen) and 封筒 (envelope).
Japanese words containing 筒
Frequently asked questions
What does 筒 mean in Japanese?
筒 means cylinder; pipe; tube; gun barrel; sleeve in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N2 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 筒 read?
筒 is read トウ・つつ. Reading it inside real words — 筒 and 水筒 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 筒 — is it JLPT N2?
Yes. 筒 is on the official JLPT N2 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 筒 in a word?
A common word containing 筒 is 筒 (つつ) — "pipe". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 筒 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 筒 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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