かま
kama
JLPT N26 strokesKanjiLevel 67 - JLPT N2

Quick answer

缶 is the kanji for "Tin Can". A common reading is かま (kama). You can practice writing it on this page.

Meaning

Tin Can

Also : Container

Readings

kunかま/ kamaonかん/ kan

kun = Japanese reading · on = Chinese reading

Practice writing

Trace the kanji stroke by stroke with a visual guide.

Memory Aid

Meaning ·

The kanji 缶 represents 'TIN CAN'. Think of this shape as a picture representing the concept of tin can.

Reading ·

On-reading: かん — remember this sound by associating it with tin can. Kun-reading: かま.

Example Sentences

空き缶はリサイクルに出すように心がけています。

あきかんはりさいくるにだすようにこころがけています。

I try to put empty cans out for recycling.

缶詰は長期保存ができて、非常食として重宝されています。

かんづめはちょうきほぞんができて、ひじょうしょくとしてじゅうほうされています。

Canned foods can be stored long-term and are valued as emergency food.

Vocabulary using 缶

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