JLPT N2 · Japanese kanji
缶 — tin can
- Reading
- カン・かま
- Meaning
- tin can; container; jar radical
- JLPT level
- N2
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
缶 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N2 level. Its primary reading is カン・かま and it means tin can; container; jar radical. To master it, see it in real Japanese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
缶 appears in everyday japanese words such as 缶 (can), 缶詰 (packing) and 薬缶 (kettle).
Japanese words containing 缶
Frequently asked questions
What does 缶 mean in Japanese?
缶 means tin can; container; jar radical in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N2 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 缶 read?
缶 is read カン・かま. Reading it inside real words — 缶 and 缶詰 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 缶 — is it JLPT N2?
Yes. 缶 is on the official JLPT N2 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 缶 in a word?
A common word containing 缶 is 缶 (かん) — "can". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 缶 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 缶 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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