缶

缶 — tin can, container, jar radical (no. 121)

Learn the correct stroke order for 缶 (tin can), a 6-stroke kanji.

JLPT N2Secondary school6 strokes

Stroke Order

Stroke 0 / 6

On'yomi (音読み)カンkan

Kun'yomi (訓読み)かまkama

Strokes6

Radical缶

Frequency#1543

Meaningstin can, container, jar radical (no. 121)

Step-by-Step Diagram

Try Writing It

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Common Words

缶詰かんづめcanned food; tinned foodnoun

缶かんcan; tinnoun

空き缶あきかんempty cannoun

ドラム缶ドラムかんdrum (e.g. oil, gasoline); metal barrelnoun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 缶 (tin can) is part of the secondary school kanji set and appears at JLPT N2 level. It has 6 strokes with radical 缶.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 缶 is #1543, making it a moderately common kanji.

Example Words in Context

缶詰かんづめ — canned food; tinned food

缶かん — can; tin

空き缶あきかん — empty can

Practice Sheet

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 缶 have?

The kanji 缶 (tin can) has 6 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.

What is the correct stroke order for 缶?

缶 follows the standard Japanese stroke order as taught in schools. Use the step-by-step diagram or the "Try Writing" tool above to practice each stroke in sequence.

What does 缶 mean?

缶 means: tin can, container, jar radical (no. 121). On'yomi readings: カン. Kun'yomi readings: かま.

What JLPT level is 缶?

缶 is a JLPT N2 kanji. This is an advanced kanji.