How do you say "pipe" in Japanese?

In Japanese, "pipe" is パイプ (paipu). It is a noun pronounced "pah-ee-poo".

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Pronunciation

パイプ is written in katakana. Romanised as paipu, it sounds roughly like "pah-ee-poo" to an English ear.

Example sentence

パイプの横に立ちました。

Paipu no yoko ni tachimashita.

I stood next to the pipe.

Usage notes

Paipu (パイプ) means pipe in Japanese. This noun describes a feature or object found in indoor or outdoor environments.

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Questions about パイプ

How do you pronounce パイプ?

パイプ is romanised as paipu. Say it roughly like "pah-ee-poo" in English. Each Japanese syllable has even weight, so keep the rhythm steady.

Is パイプ formal or casual?

パイプ is a neutral, everyday word that works in both casual and polite speech. The level of formality comes from the sentence structure around it, not from the word itself.

How is パイプ written in Japanese?

パイプ is written using katakana. Katakana is typically used for words of foreign origin or to give emphasis.

This word is part of the vocabulary taught in the Japanese language learning game Noun Town, where words are introduced through play rather than memorisation.