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器官

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 器官

かん
Noun
Freq #11573
1

Biology

organ

Examples
私たちは内臓器官を調べるためにカエルを解剖した。
We dissected a frog to examine its internal organs.

Kanji in this Word

15 strokes
Frequency: 525
JLPT N2
Grade 4

Meanings

utensil
vessel
receptacle
implement
instrument
ability
container
tool
set

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
うつわ
8 strokes
Frequency: 230
JLPT N2
Grade 4

Meanings

bureaucrat
the government
organ

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
カン
14 strokes
Frequency: 517
JLPT N2
Grade 4

Meanings

pipe
tube
wind instrument
drunken talk
control
jurisdiction

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
カン
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
くだ
Nanori — Specialized readings used in names
すが
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