JLPT N4 Elementary
缶
Metal can or tin; counter for cans.
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Other forms
カン katakana form
罐 outdated
鑵 outdated
1 Noun
A can / tin
Refers to a metal container used for holding beverages or preserved foods.
Example
空き缶 は リサイクル に 出し て ください 。
Please put your empty cans out for recycling.
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2 Counter
Counter for cans
A counter suffix used to tally individual cans of drinks or food.
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