Readings
Meanings
Mnemonic (RtK)
ⓘnoon · sign of the horse · shovel
From "Remembering the Kanji" by James Heisig · Frame 2116
On Reading Examples
Don't throw away cans on the street.tatoeba 私は使い古した注射器を安全に捨てるために缶の中に入れました。かん I put the used syringes in a can for safe disposal.tatoebaI have nothing to open the can with.tatoeba Additional Examples
He picked up cans in the street.tatoeba He gave me a select brand of canned goods.tatoeba 彼は古い空き缶でフットボールをして遊んでいました。 He was playing football with an old tin.tatoebaHe cut his finger in opening a can.tatoeba Practice Writing
Practice Writing 缶
Draw with a guide, then from memory — checked at every step