Japanese Dictionary

Meaning of (かん) in Japanese

JLPT 3
Kana Reading
かん
Romaji
kan
Word Senses
  • Parts of speech
    noun (common) (futsuumeishi), counter
    Meaning
    volume (of book); reel (of film)


Kanji in this word

JLPT 2

9 strokes

scroll, volume, book, part, roll up, wind up, tie, coil, counter for texts (or book scrolls)

On'Yomi: カン, ケン

Kun'Yomi: ま.く, まき, ま.き

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