VocabJLPT N2
tube
Noun

Definitions

  1. 1. pipe
  2. 2. tube
  3. 3. bobbin (in a shuttle or spinning wheel)
A tube or pipe through which liquid, gas, or other substances flow. It can refer to anything from a drinking straw to industrial piping, and is a general term for hollow cylindrical conduits.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

Alright, once I'm done cleaning the pipes today, I'm taking a break!

Sentence 2

I accidentally bent the pipe and now it's useless…

Sentence 3

Please make sure workers take all necessary precautions to prevent pipes from falling.

Sentence 4

Not again — the pipe's clogged again? Give me a break!

Sentence 5

Is there any chance the pipe got bent during shipping?