Kanji

What does the kanji 缶 mean?

缶 means can, tin; a jar. On'yomi カン. Kun'yomi かま.

Quick facts
On'yomiカン
Kun'yomiかま
Strokes6
Main radical缶
Level (estimated, JLPT framework)N2
On'yomi カンKun'yomi かま
N2 · estimated, JLPT framework6 strokes

can, tin; a jar

Memory hook

A lidded container — CAN, TIN, JAR.

Stroke order · 6 strokes

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Common words

  • 缶かんcan, tin
  • 缶詰かんづめcanned food; being cooped up (in a confined space)

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Data sources and licences

English meanings, On/Kun readings, stroke counts: KANJIDIC2 — Electronic Dictionary Research and Development Group (EDRDG), licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Components: KRADFILE (EDRDG). Stroke order: KanjiVG (Ulrich Apel), licensed CC BY-SA 3.0. Mnemonics written by GoMe.

Voice: VOICEVOX Nemo.

N5–N1 levels on this page are estimates based on the JLPT framework, drawn from community benchmarks. GoMe Nihongo is not affiliated with the Japan Foundation or JEES, which administer the JLPT.