N2
筒 meaning and readings
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Kanji
筒
N2
- Meaning
- barrel, cylinder
- Onyomi
- トウ
- Kunyomi
- つつ
- Formula
- 筒 = 𥫗 + 同。
Story
筒 is analyzed as a combination of 𥫗 (bamboo), 同 (sitting in a circle) and denotes barrel, cylinder.
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This kanji belongs to JLPT N2.
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