Definition of 缶 (かん)

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

わたし
私
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
缶
なか
中
I put the used syringes in a can for safe disposal