Cylinder in Japanese
"cylinder" in Japanese, with the kanji that carry the meaning.
2 Japanese kanji carry the meaning "cylinder". The most common choice is shown first.
筒View details →
Top pick
cylinder, pipe, tube, gun barrel, sleeve
Reading: tou
12 strokes
Where it comes from
Composed of bamboo and same. Same bamboo.
What it carries
Tube, chimney, envelope. Represents tube.
Related kanji for "cylinder"
Frequently asked questions
What is the Japanese kanji for cylinder?
The most common kanji for "cylinder" is 筒, read as tou. It means cylinder, pipe, tube. Related kanji: 柱 (cylinder).
How many strokes does 筒 have?
筒 has 12 strokes.