What is the Kanji for 'Can' and 'Tin can'? | 缶

If you are wondering what is the Japanese Kanji for 'Can' and 'Tin can', you've come to the right place!

The Japanese Kanji for 'Can' and 'Tin can' is 缶.

kanji

缶

Meaning

Can, Tin can

Reading

onyomiかん

kan

Example Word

缶詰: canned food. The Japanese noun '缶詰 (かんづめ)' refers to 'canned food'. This term is used to describe food that has been preserved and sealed in cans. It is commonly used in everyday conversation when referring to various types of canned goods, such as vegetables, fruits, or meats. For example: I bought canned tuna「缶詰のツナを買いました」(かんづめのツナをかいました). Canned food is convenient for camping「缶詰はキャンプに便利です」(かんづめはキャンプにべんりです). Additionally, '缶詰' can also metaphorically describe a situation where someone is confined or isolated, similar to being 'canned', though this usage is less common and more contextual.

Radical

缶

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

1991

Handwriting

缶 As Part Of Other Kanji

This kanji appears as part of one other kanji:

kanji

鬱

Meaning

Gloom

Words Using 缶

This kanji is used in 2 words:

word

缶詰

Meaning

Canned food

word

缶

Meaning

Can

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What does 缶 mean?

缶 means 'Can' and 'Tin can'.

Japanese school students learn this kanji in Senior Highschool, while non-native learners often study it for the JLPT N2 exam.

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