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缶
kan
Description
「缶」は、飲み物や食べ物を入れる金属の入れ物です。
"缶" is a metal container used for drinks or food.
コンビニやスーパーで、ジュースやビールの缶をよく見ます。
You often see cans of juice or beer at convenience stores and supermarkets.
Meanings
缶kan
a can; metal container for drinks or food
冷たいジュースの缶を買いました。
I bought a can of cold juice.
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Notes
- Etymology
originally from Dutch/English 'kan'; the character 缶 also read 'fu' historically.
- Nuance
缶 is the everyday word for cans; 缶詰 means canned food specifically.
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