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Meanings

steam boiler

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
カン
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
かま

Common Words

かん
Noun
Freq #8665
1

Counter

can; tin

Examples
このにはおよそ4ガロン入る。
This can holds about 4 gallons.
2

Abbreviation

canned food

薬缶
薬罐
薬鑵
Noun
Usually kana
Freq #37484
1

kettle

Examples
薬缶がシュンシュンいうまで待ちなさい。
Wait till the kettle begins to sing.
2

Colloquial; Abbreviation

bald head

汽罐
汽鑵
Noun
Freq #108907
1

boiler

薬缶頭
薬罐頭
薬鑵頭
かんあたま
Noun
Freq #198354
1

bald head

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