noun
Technical term for a pipe that conveys water, often used in engineering, plumbing, or anatomical contexts.
この導水管はダムから発電所まで水を送っている。
This water pipe carries water from the dam to the power plant.
解剖学
In anatomy, a water pipe can also refer to a duct that conveys bodily fluids.
パイプ is a broad loanword for any pipe or tube, not limited to water conveyance.
Compound of 導 (guide, conduct), 水 (water), and 管 (pipe). The term is a straightforward technical coinage.