煙突・烟突|えんとつentotsu[0]heiban (flat)
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- nounchimney; smokestack; funnel (of a ship); stovepipe
- nouncarrying a passenger without turning on the taximeter
- SynonymチムニーNeutralLoanword for a chimney, mostly seen in architecture and climbing jargon; rare in everyday use — say 「煙突」.
- Related煙筒えんとうNeutralRare word for a chimney that also means a traditional Japanese smoking pipe; in daily use 「煙突」 is the normal choice.
- Related煙出しけむだしNeutralA smoke vent or duct set into a roof or wall; 「煙突」 is an upright smoke stack, also covering stovepipes and ship funnels.
- Related煙り出しけむりだしNeutralSame as 「煙出し」: a hole or duct in a building that vents smoke; 「煙突」 is a dedicated smoke stack with broader uses.
For a chimney that vents smoke, 「煙突」 is the usual word; smoke holes or ducts in a roof or wall can be called 「煙出し」. 「チムニー」 and 「煙筒」 are both rare, so stick with 「煙突」 in everyday speech.
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