(えんちゅう)

えんちゅう
noun
cylinder; column
1. cylinder
A three-dimensional geometric shape with two parallel circular bases connected by a curved surface.
A can has the shape of a cylinder.
円柱(えんちゅう)表面積(ひょうめんせき)計算(けいさん)する
To calculate the surface area of a cylinder.
円柱(えんちゅう)体積(たいせき)底面積(ていめんせき)(たか)かけて(もと)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(しんでん)円柱(えんちゅう)(うつく)しい
The columns of Greek temples are beautiful.
Marble columns support the building.
Impressive columns stand at the entrance of this building.

円柱(えんちゅう) refers to cylindrical shapes in both geometric and architectural contexts.

MEANINGS:
1. Geometric: A 3D shape with circular bases (円柱(えんちゅう)(けい))
2. Architectural: Round pillars or columns, especially classical styles

COMMON EXPRESSIONS:

  • 円柱(えんちゅう)(かたち)している: to be cylinder-shaped
  • 円柱(えんちゅう)(じょう): cylindrical
  • 円柱(えんちゅう)グラフ: cylinder chart

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In architecture, Greek and Roman 円柱(えんちゅう) are often distinguished by style: ドリス(しき), イオニア(しき), コリント(しき).