Definition of (かん)

noun, counter
1.
can, tin
noun
2.
canned food(abbreviation)
See also:缶詰
Other readings:
【かん】[1][2]
【かん】[1][2]
カン
Notes:
  1. ateji (phonetic) reading
  2. word containing out-dated kanji
Related Kanji
tin can, container, jar radical (no. 121)
steam boiler (left side only)
steam boiler
Example sentences(showing 10 results)

This can holds about 4 gallons

They're only $50 with two cans of shoe polish free of charge

Taking out a knife, he tried to open the can

I have nothing to open the can with

Don't throw away cans on the street

Could I get one more beer, please

かん
から
空っぽ
The can is empty

The can will do for an ashtray

The cat upset the can of fish in order to eat the contents

わた
つかふる
使い古した
ちゅうしゃき
注射器
あんぜん
安全に
かん
なか
I put the used syringes in a can for safe disposal