Japanese Dictionary

Meaning of (かん) in Japanese

Kana Reading
かん
Romaji
kan
Word Senses
  • Parts of speech
    noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
    Meaning
    ring; link
  • Parts of speech
    Meaning
    open spirals of heavy metal wire twisted into a kettle and used to lift it (tea ceremony)


Kanji in this word

21 strokes

metal ring, link, drawer pull

On'Yomi: カン

Kun'Yomi: たまき, わ

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