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Definition and meaning of - かん in Japanese

かん
kan

N4

1.can (of water/ food)

Noun

缶コーヒーをどうぞ。
Please have a can of coffee.
かんづめ缶詰
kanzume

N4

1.canned food

Noun

缶詰を つかいます。
Use canned goods.
かん
kan

N4

1.a container made of metal or aluminum.

Noun, Counter

缶を開けて、中身を食べました。
I opened the can and ate the contents.
缶詰は保存が便利で便利です。
Canned food is convenient and easy to store.
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2.food preserved in a sealed container.

Noun

缶詰は保存がきく食品です。
Canned food is a food that can be stored for a long time.
缶詰は便利で持ち運びが簡単です。
Canned food is convenient and easy to carry.
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3.a container made of metal.

Wikipedia definition

缶は食品や飲料を保存するために使われる。
Cans are used to store food and drinks.
缶詰は便利で長期保存が可能な食品です。
Canned food is convenient and can be stored for a long time.
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はなび

花火

hanabi

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かん
缶詰 かんづめ
かん

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