1.
cylinder
A three-dimensional geometric shape with two parallel circular bases connected by a curved surface.
缶は円柱の形をしている。
A can has the shape of a cylinder.
円柱の表面積を計算する。
To calculate the surface area of a cylinder.
円柱の体積は底面積に高さをかけて求める。
The volume of a cylinder is found by multiplying the base area by the height.
2.
pillar; column
A round architectural support structure.
ギリシャ神殿の円柱は美しい。
The columns of Greek temples are beautiful.
大理石の円柱が建物を支えている。
Marble columns support the building.
この建物の入り口には立派な円柱が並んでいる。
Impressive columns stand at the entrance of this building.
円柱 refers to cylindrical shapes in both geometric and architectural contexts.
MEANINGS:
1. Geometric: A 3D shape with circular bases (円柱形)
2. Architectural: Round pillars or columns, especially classical styles
COMMON EXPRESSIONS:
- 円柱の形をしている: to be cylinder-shaped
- 円柱状: cylindrical
- 円柱グラフ: cylinder chart
RELATED TERMS:
- 円錐: cone
- 角柱: prism
- 球: sphere
In architecture, Greek and Roman 円柱 are often distinguished by style: ドリス式, イオニア式, コリント式.