蛍けい光こう管かんけいこうかんMeanings1nounfluorescent tubeRefers to the glass tube used in fluorescent lighting. Often seen in contexts of replacement or disposal.See also: 真空蛍光管蛍けい光こう管かんが切きれたので、新あたらしいものと交こう換かんした。The fluorescent tube burned out, so I replaced it with a new one.