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).
Stroke order & writing
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缶 in example sentences
はよ。 Kan wa sora yo.
The can is empty.
はだ。 Kan wa karappo da.
The can is empty.
の、がてるよ。 Kono mame no kanzume, shouhikigen ga kireteru yo.
This can of beans is expired.
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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.