ホースhoosu

JLPT N1approx.Common
Definitions
  1. nounhose
Synonyms & antonyms
  • RelatedパイプNeutralA loanword for rigid pipes and tubes, also a tobacco pipe; 「ホース」 is a soft hose that bends.
  • RelatedダクトNeutralA loanword for ventilation and air-conditioning ducts; 「ホース」 is the soft hose used for watering.
  • Related導管どうかんWrittenWritten/formal prose word for tubes that carry liquids or gases, also blood vessels; 「ホース」 is a flexible rubber hose.

Use 「ホース」 for the flexible rubber hose for watering or washing a car; 「パイプ」 for rigid pipes, 「ダクト」 for air ducts, and 「導管」 in written prose for conduits.

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Japanese definitions
  1. ゴムや合成ごうせい樹脂じゅしなとでできた柔やわらかい管くだ。
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