Kanji 缶: tin can, container, jar radical (no. 121)
Key takeaways
Kanji 缶: tin can, container, jar radical (no. 121). Readings and core meaning.
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Kanji at a glance
Core meaning / core image
Core meaning: 缶
tin can, container, jar radical (no. 121)
Kanji structure breakdown
Mnemonic story
Mnemonic story
This character is a pictograph of a jar with a lid. It represents a container used for holding items, and today it is commonly used to refer to a tin can.
