缶

tin can, container

JLPT N2 6 strokes

Kun'yomi: かま
On'yomi: カン

缶 means "tin can, container". It is a JLPT N2 kanji written in 6 strokes. It is read かま in native Japanese words (kun'yomi) and カン in compounds (on'yomi). It is taught beyond elementary school (junior high and up).

缶 in example sentences

缶かんは空そらよ。

Kan wa sora yo.

The can is empty.
缶かんは空からっぽだ。

Kan wa karappo da.

The can is empty.
この豆まめの缶詰かんづめ、消費期限しょうひきげんが切きれてるよ。

Kono mame no kanzume, shouhikigen ga kireteru yo.

This can of beans is expired.

Example sentences from the Tatoeba Project, licensed CC-BY 2.0 FR.

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Words that use 缶

Common questions

What does the kanji 缶 mean?: 缶 means "tin can, container". It is a JLPT N2 kanji.
How many strokes does 缶 have?: 缶 is written in 6 strokes.
How is 缶 read?: It is read かま in native Japanese words (kun'yomi) and カン in compounds (on'yomi).
What JLPT level is 缶?: 缶 is a JLPT N2 kanji.

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