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chimney
A vertical structure for venting smoke.
煙突 refers to a chimney or smokestack.
Etymology
煙 (smoke) + 突 (protrude) - a structure that protrudes for smoke.
Two contexts
1. Residential: chimney on a house (with fireplace/stove)
2. Industrial: smokestack on factory, ship, power plant
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Cultural note
In Japan, サンタクロース (Santa Claus) is said to enter through the chimney, as in Western tradition.
Related Words
Related:
暖炉 (fireplace)