Word details

缶

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

Dictionary

Entry

《缶》かんカン《罐》《鑵》NounFreq #8665
1

Counter

can; tin

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

Abbreviation

canned food

Character notes

Kanji in this Word

缶

tin can, container, jar radical (no. 121)

6 strokesFrequency 1,543JLPT N1Grade 8

On

カン

Kun

かま

Nanori

ふべ
罐

steam boiler (left side only)

23 strokes

On

カン

Kun

かま

Nanori

ふべ
鑵

steam boiler

25 strokes

On

カン

Kun

かま

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