Japanese Dictionary

Meaning of (かん) in Japanese

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


Kanji in this word

JLPT 1

11 strokes

pierce, 8 1/3lbs, penetrate, brace

On'Yomi: カン

Kun'Yomi: つらぬ.く, ぬ.く, ぬき

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