Quick answer
缶 is the kanji for "Tin can". Its reading is かま (kama). This page includes example sentences and a stroke-order diagram.
Meaning
Tin can
Also : Container · Jar
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Readings
kun = Japanese reading · on = Chinese reading
Practice writing
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Stroke Order
6 strokes
Radicals
Memory Aid
The kanji 缶 represents 'TIN CAN'. Think of this shape as a picture representing the concept of tin can.
On-reading: かん — remember this sound by associating it with tin can. Kun-reading: かま.
Example Sentences
空き缶はリサイクルに出すように心がけています。
あきかんはりさいくるにだすようにこころがけています。
I try to put empty cans out for recycling.
缶詰は長期保存ができて、非常食として重宝されています。
かんづめはちょうきほぞんができて、ひじょうしょくとしてじゅうほうされています。
Canned foods can be stored long-term and are valued as emergency food.
Vocabulary using 缶
Grammar to study at this level
- [Noun] + に伴い～に伴い (ni tomonai) - Along with / In accordance with
- [Noun] + をはじめ～をはじめ (wo hajime) - Starting with / Including
- [Noun] + に応じて～に応じて (ni oujite) - According to / In response to
- [Noun] + から + [Noun] + にかけて～にかけて (ni kakete) - From...to / In the area of
- [Noun] + に限り～に限り (ni kagiri) - Limited to / Only
Last updated Jun 11, 2026
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