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Reading

Kana: ほとぎ
Romaji: hotogi
Kana
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Definitions

1

fat-bodied, small-mouthed earthenware jar for carrying water

2

water vessel used for a baby's first bath

Kanji

Readings: カン、 かま
Meanings: tin can, container, jar radical (no. 121)

Example Sentences

(かん)(から)っぽだ。
➥The can is empty.
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薬缶(やかん)のお()()いている。
➥The kettle is boiling.
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薬缶(やかん)から湯気(ゆげ)()っている。
➥The kettle is steaming.
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(みち)(かん)をすてるな。
➥Don't throw away cans on the street.
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(かれ)(みち)()(かん)をひろった。
➥He picked up cans in the street.
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あそこの(そら)(かん)をごらんなさい。
➥Look at those empty cans there.
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