Definition of 薬缶 (やかん)

noun
kettle(usually kana)
Other readings:
やかん《薬罐》[1]
やかん《薬鑵》[1]
やかん《藥罐》[1]
Notes:
  1. word containing out-dated kanji
Related Kanji
medicine, chemical, enamel, gunpowder, benefit
tin can, container, jar radical (no. 121)
steam boiler (left side only)
steam boiler
medicine, chemical, enamel, gunpowder, benefit
Example sentences(showing 8 results)

The fire isn't very hot, so it won't heat the kettle

かん
薬缶
ふっとう
沸騰
The kettle must be boiling

The kettle is steaming

She put a kettle on the gas

かのじょ
彼女
ふっとう
沸騰
だいどこ
台所
She left the kitchen with the kettle boiling

The kettle is boiling

Wait till the kettle begins to sing

The kettle is whistling on the stove