缶
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Base noun form. Refers to a metal container, such as for food or drinks. Often used with counters like 『一缶』 (ikkan, 'one can'). Example: 『缶を開ける』 (kan o akeru, 'to open a can').
Theme
At a supermarket, User and their friend Mika are shopping for ingredients for a barbecue. Mika is suggesting items to buy.
缶
かん
can, tin (container)
Everyday Life & SurvivalHome & Objects
Memory Hook
Imagine a 'can' of soda — it's a metal container. The word 『缶』 (kan, 'can') sounds like 'can' in English, making it easy to remember: 'Can' → 缶 (kan, 'can').
Cultural Note
In Japan, 『缶』 (kan, 'can') is commonly used for beverages like 『缶コーヒー』 (kan kōhī, 'canned coffee') or 『缶ビール』 (kan bīru, 'canned beer'), often sold in vending machines. Recycling of cans is highly encouraged, with separate bins for 『缶』 (kan, 'cans') in public areas.
Forms
Base: 缶Base noun form. Refers to a metal container, such as for food or drinks. Often used with counters like 『一缶』 (ikkan, 'one can'). Example: 『缶を開ける』 (kan o akeru, 'to open a can').