This kanji originally depicted an ancient clay pot or jar used for storing food and sake. Today, we use it to mean ‘can’ or ‘tin’—a metal container for food and drinks.
can(缶)
The short story of Kanji pictures
The short story of Kanji pictures
This kanji originally depicted an ancient clay pot or jar used for storing food and sake. Today, we use it to mean ‘can’ or ‘tin’—a metal container for food and drinks.