noun
General term for a hollow cylindrical object used to convey liquids, gases, or as a structural element.
水道のパイプが破裂した。
The water pipe burst.
排気パイプを交換する必
The exhaust pipe needs to be replaced.
noun
tobacco pipe; smoking pipe
Specifically a pipe for smoking tobacco, distinct from general pipes.
祖父は毎晩パイプをくわえて本を読む。
My grandfather reads a book every evening with a pipe in his mouth.
noun
A slender tube used to hold a cigarette while smoking, often for reducing tar or for style.
彼女は長いパイプを使ってタバコを吸っていた。
She was smoking a cigarette using a long holder.
noun
go-between; intermediary; channel
Figurative use referring to a person or means that connects two parties, often in business or communication contexts.
彼は両社のパイプ役を務めている。
He acts as a go-between for the two companies.
情報のパイプを確保する。
Secure a channel of information.