筒とう

suffix

pipe; tube

Suffix used in compound nouns to indicate a cylindrical container or tube-like object. Compare with 筒 (つつ), which is the standalone noun.

See also: 筒 (つつ)

• 注ちゅう射しゃ筒とうを捨すてる。

  Dispose of the syringe.

• ガラス筒とうの中なかに液えき体たいを入いれる。

  Pour the liquid into the glass cylinder.

counter

counter for injection ampoules

Specialized counter used in medical or pharmaceutical contexts for ampoules or vials. Not a general counter for cylindrical objects.

• この薬くすりは1筒とうに5ミリリットル入はいっています。

  This medicine contains 5 milliliters per ampoule.