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缶
Can, Tin
JLPT N2
Interesting Fact
Japan has one of the highest numbers of vending machines in the world. Many sell 缶コーヒー (canned coffee), a uniquely popular drink enjoyed by commuters every day.
Memory Trick
Picture a shiny aluminum can sitting inside a vending machine. Every time you press the button, out pops a 缶.
Readings
Onyomi: カン (kan)
Kunyomi:
Example Words
缶
かん (kan)
Can
缶詰
かんづめ (kanzume)
Canned food
空き缶
あきかん (akikan)
Empty can
缶コーヒー
かんコーヒー (kan koohii)
Canned coffee
Example Sentence
缶コーヒー を 買いました。
かんコーヒー を かいました。
kan koohii o kaimashita
I bought a can of coffee.