Kanji information

MeaningsTin Can, Container, Jar Radical (no. 121)
On-yomiかん
Kun-yomiかま
Strokes6
JLPT LevelN2
Grade8
Frequency1543

How to Write 缶 (Kanji) – Animated Stroke Order

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does 缶 mean?

Tin Can, Container, Jar Radical (no. 121)

How do you read 缶?

On-yomi: かん / Kun-yomi: かま

How many strokes does 缶 have?

6 strokes

缶 appears in which JLPT level?

缶 is classified as JLPT N2.

In what school grade is 缶 taught in Japan?

It is introduced in Grade 8 kanji.

How common is 缶 in modern Japanese?

Frequency rank: 1543.

Where can I see the stroke order for 缶?

You can view the animated stroke order diagram for 缶 above.

What is the Unicode code-point for 缶?

U+7F36

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