冠
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Noun referring to a crown or wreath. Used in contexts like royalty or ceremonial headwear. Example: 『王冠』 (oukan, 'king's crown').
Theme
At a local museum, User and their friend Yumi are admiring historical artifacts, including a display of royal items.
冠
かん
crown
Culture & SocietyTraditions & Customs
Memory Hook
Imagine a king wearing a crown on his head. The word sounds like 'kan' — think 'king's kan-crown' to remember 『冠』 (kan, 'crown').
Cultural Note
In Japan, 『冠』 (kan, 'crown') is often associated with traditional ceremonies, such as imperial events or Shinto rituals, where crowns symbolize authority and divinity.
Forms
Base: 冠Noun referring to a crown or wreath. Used in contexts like royalty or ceremonial headwear. Example: 『王冠』 (oukan, 'king's crown').