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

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

Kanji in this Word

6 strokes
Frequency: 1543
JLPT N1
Grade 8

Meanings

tin can
container
jar radical (no. 121)

Readings

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

Meanings

steam boiler (left side only)

Readings

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

Meanings

steam boiler

Readings

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