noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no', noun
cylindrical; tube-shaped
Describes objects that have the shape of a cylinder or tube. Often used attributively with の.
This cylindrical container has a high seal.
I arrange flowers in a cylindrical vase.
Also means 'tube-shaped', but 筒型 emphasizes the shape as a type or model.
Standard kanji spelling for 'cylindrical/tube-shaped'.
Variant spelling using 形 instead of 型; both are common.
Compound of 筒 (tube) and 型 (shape/type).