Can in Japanese
"can" in Japanese, with the kanji that carry the meaning.
缶
kan
4 Japanese kanji carry the meaning "can". The most common choice is shown first.
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can, passable, approval
Reading: ka
5 strokes
Where it comes from
Composed of mouth and phonetic. Permission from mouth.
What it carries
Possible, permission, appropriate. Represents being allowed.
Related kanji for "can"
得Details →獲Details →缶Details →
can
toku
Composed of go, measure, and shell. Getting shell by going.
can
kaku
Composed of beast and phonetic. Catching beast.
tin can(also: container, jar radical (no. 121))
kan
Shape of earthenware. Metal container.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Japanese kanji for can?
The most common kanji for "can" is 可, read as ka. It means can, passable, approval. Related kanji: 得 (can), 獲 (can), 缶 (tin can).
How many strokes does 可 have?
可 has 5 strokes.