Translation and Meaning of: パイプ - paipu

The Japanese word 「パイプ」 (paipu) commonly refers to a tube or pipe, being used in various contexts such as engineering, plumbing, or even music. The origin of this term is quite interesting, as it derives from the English word "pipe". The linguistic loan was incorporated into the Japanese language, becoming used in a way that fits the phonetics of the language.

In terms of etymology, 「パイプ」 is a classic example of how words from other languages can be adapted into the Japanese vocabulary. The adoption process usually involves phonetic transliteration, which means that the sounds of the original word are converted into katakana, the writing system used for foreign words. This transposition does not change the meaning, but rather the way it is pronounced and written.

Usage Contexts of 「パイプ」

• Engineering and Construction: It refers to pipes used in hydraulic systems, telecommunications, among others.
• Music: It can mean wind instruments, such as flutes, that have a tubular shape.
• Popular Culture: In some slang, it can also refer to smoking pipes, an expression related to the consumption of substances.

Additionally, the word 「パイプ」 can be found in various expressions and combinations, such as 「パイプライン」 (paipu rain), which means "pipeline," usually used in contexts of fluid or data transport. This versatility demonstrates how a simple adaptation of a term can generate a range of practical and cultural applications within the Japanese language.

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Synonyms and similar words

• 管 (kan) - Tube, channel
• チューブ (chuubu) - Tube, generally used for liquids or gases, open at both ends.
• ホース (hoosu) - Hose, usually flexible, used for transporting liquids
• パイプライン (paipurain) - Pipeline, a system of pipes for transporting liquids or gases, usually on a large scale.

パイプ

Romaji: paipu
Kana: パイプ
Type: noun
L: jlpt-n3

Translation / Meaning: 1. Tube; pipe; 2. Official channels or not

Meaning in English: 1. pipe;tube; 2. channels official or otherwise

Definition: A pipe used to transport liquid or gas through a pipe, such as a chimney or water pipe.

Example Sentences - (パイプ) paipu

See below some example sentences:

パイプを使って水を流しましょう。

Paipu wo tsukatte mizu wo nagashimashou

Let's use a pipe to drain the water.

Let's use a pipe to wash the water.

• パイプ - tube
• を - direct object particle
• 使って - using
• 水 - water
• を - direct object particle
• 流しましょう - let's drain / let the water run

回覧を配布しました。

Kairan wo haifu shimashita

We distributed the circulation document.

The circulation was distributed.

• 回覧 - Word that means "circulation of documents" or "distribution of information".
• を - particle that indicates the direct object of the action.
• 配布 - Verb that means "distribute" or "deliver".
• しました - past form of the verb "suru", which indicates that the action was completed.