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Meaning of (かん) in Japanese

Japanese word definition and usage

Kana Reading
かん
Romaji
kan
Word Senses
  • Parts of speech
    noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
    Meaning
    kan (obs. unit of weight, approx. 3.75 kg, 8.3 lb)
  • Parts of speech
    Meaning
    kan (obs. unit of currency)
  • Parts of speech
    counter
    Meaning
    pieces of sushi

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JLPT 1

pierce, 8 1/3lbs, penetrate, brace

On: カン

Kun: つらぬ.く, ぬ.く, ぬき

11 strokes

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