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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).

Stroke order & writing

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缶 in example sentences

  • Kan wa sora yo.

    The can is empty.

  • Kan wa karappo da.

    The can is empty.

  • てる

    Kono mame no kanzume, shouhikigen ga kireteru yo.

    This can of beans is expired.

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

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.