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cylinder
A three-dimensional geometric shape with two parallel circular bases connected by a curved surface.
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:
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.